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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) 1973
C) 1965
D) 1990
  • 3. Which philosophical idea greatly influences Becker's thoughts in the book?
A) Existentialism.
B) Utilitarianism.
C) Structuralism.
D) Rationalism.
  • 4. According to Becker, what role does culture play in managing the fear of death?
A) It provides systems of meaning.
B) It complicates human emotions.
C) It directly causes fear.
D) It has little effect.
  • 5. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As purely historical.
B) As irrelevant to human affairs.
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 creating meaning in their lives.
B) By avoiding death-related topics.
C) By focusing solely on pleasure.
D) By relying on others.
  • 7. In Becker's view, what is a 'hero'?
A) A person without fear.
B) A person who is always successful.
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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