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The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Denial of Death'?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Ernest Becker
C) Carl Jung
D) Martin Heidegger
  • 2. In which year was 'The Denial of Death' published?
A) 1990
B) 1973
C) 1981
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 creating meaning in their lives.
B) By relying on others.
C) By avoiding death-related topics.
D) By focusing solely on pleasure.
  • 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 has little effect.
B) It complicates human emotions.
C) It directly causes fear.
D) It provides systems of meaning.
  • 7. 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.
  • 8. How does Becker categorize religion in relation to death?
A) As irrelevant to human affairs.
B) As a tool for managing death anxiety.
C) As a source of fear.
D) As purely historical.
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