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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Denial of Death'?
A) Carl Jung
B) Ernest Becker
C) Martin Heidegger
D) Sigmund Freud
  • 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) Existentialism.
B) Rationalism.
C) Structuralism.
D) Utilitarianism.
  • 4. How does Becker suggest individuals can confront the fear of death?
A) By creating meaning in their lives.
B) By focusing solely on pleasure.
C) By relying on others.
D) By avoiding death-related topics.
  • 5. In Becker's view, what is a 'hero'?
A) Someone who creates meaning through their actions.
B) Someone who is immortal.
C) A person without fear.
D) A person who is always successful.
  • 6. According to Becker, what role does culture play in managing the fear of death?
A) It provides systems of meaning.
B) It has little effect.
C) It complicates human emotions.
D) It directly causes fear.
  • 7. What did Becker win a Pulitzer Prize for?
A) The Denial of Death.
B) The Birth of Humanity.
C) The Structure of Evil.
D) Escape from Evil.
  • 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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