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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Denial of Death'?
A) Ernest Becker
B) Martin Heidegger
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Carl Jung
  • 2. In which year was 'The Denial of Death' published?
A) 1965
B) 1990
C) 1981
D) 1973
  • 3. Which philosophical idea greatly influences Becker's thoughts in the book?
A) Utilitarianism.
B) Existentialism.
C) Rationalism.
D) Structuralism.
  • 4. According to Becker, what role does culture play in managing the fear of death?
A) It has little effect.
B) It provides systems of meaning.
C) It complicates human emotions.
D) It directly causes fear.
  • 5. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As a source of fear.
B) As irrelevant to human affairs.
C) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
D) As purely historical.
  • 6. How does Becker suggest individuals can confront the fear of death?
A) By creating meaning in their lives.
B) By avoiding death-related topics.
C) By relying on others.
D) By focusing solely on pleasure.
  • 7. In Becker's view, what is a 'hero'?
A) Someone who creates meaning through their actions.
B) A person without fear.
C) Someone who is immortal.
D) A person who is always successful.
  • 8. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) The Structure of Evil.
B) The Denial of Death.
C) Escape from Evil.
D) The Birth of Humanity.
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