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