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