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REL 4035 Unit 1 Assessment
Q U E S T I O N 1
1. Dan McAdams’s research is referred to as the narrative study of lives, which emphasizes what dynamic
about human life?
2H. uman lives are sociological texts that are solely interpreted in communities.
Human lives are cultural texts that can be interpreted as stories.
Human lives are psychological texts that can be interpreted as mental events.
Human lives are metaphysical texts that are interpreted in terms of philosophy.
Q U E S T I O N 2
1. According to Parker Palmer, what do people call the core of our humanity in popular parlance?
Soul
Mind
God
Body
Q U E S T I O N 3
1. Bateson metaphorically compares composing a life to , which is “an art in which you create
something that happens over time that goes through various transitions.”
2v. isual arts
music
film direction
writing a story
Q U E S T I O N 4
1. Instead of seeing people with “too much sense of self” in this country, Parker Palmer says that he sees most
people with what kind of a self?
2D. ivine self
Malleable self
Nervous self
Empty self
Q U E S T I O N 5
1. Parker Palmer identifies two powers that contribute to our inattention to the state of our own souls
secularism and .
2i.dleness
moralism
paganism
religiosity
Q U E S T I O N 6
1. When Alice Walker set out to write about authentic black witchcraft, what was her primary obstacle?
2There were no black writers and experts on the subject.
There were no sources on the subject whatsoever.
Her sources, including Zora Neale Hurston, did not write in English.
During the Depression, she did not have enough money to write.
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Q U E S T I O N 1

  1. Dan McAdams’s research is referred to as the narrative study of lives, which emphasizes what dynamic about human life? 2 H. uman lives are sociological texts that are solely interpreted in communities. Human lives are cultural texts that can be interpreted as stories. Human lives are psychological texts that can be interpreted as mental events. Human lives are metaphysical texts that are interpreted in terms of philosophy. Q U E S T I O N 2
  2. According to Parker Palmer, what do people call the core of our humanity in popular parlance? Soul Mind God Body Q U E S T I O N 3
  3. Bateson metaphorically compares composing a life to , which is “an art in which you create something that happens over time that goes through various transitions.” 2v. isual arts music film direction writing a story Q U E S T I O N 4
  4. Instead of seeing people with “too much sense of self” in this country, Parker Palmer says that he sees most people with what kind of a self? 2 D. ivine self Malleable self Nervous self Empty self Q U E S T I O N 5
  5. Parker Palmer identifies two powers that contribute to our inattention to the state of our own souls— secularism and. 2i.dleness moralism paganism religiosity Q U E S T I O N 6
  6. When Alice Walker set out to write about authentic black witchcraft, what was her primary obstacle? 2 There were no black writers and experts on the subject. There were no sources on the subject whatsoever. Her sources, including Zora Neale Hurston, did not write in English. During the Depression, she did not have enough money to write.

Q U E S T I O N 7

  1. What did Alice Walker have that Vincent Van Gogh did not have? 2 M. oney A model Ridicule Education Q U E S T I O N 8
  2. Bateson metaphorically compares composing a life to , in which you “put together components to find a way that they fit together and balance each other in space.” 2 visual arts music film direction writing a story Q U E S T I O N 9
  3. What life changes caused Bateson to sit down and write Composing a Life? Loss of a spouse and dropping out of college Loss of a child and loss of a job Loss of a job and leaving Iran Going back to school and having a child Q U E S T I O N 1 0
  4. Bateson metaphorically compares composing a life to , in which you “compose your own versions of your life” and you “use as lenses for interpreting experience.” 2v. isual arts music film direction writing a story QUESTION 11
  5. Several authors describe people overcoming adversity in pursuing their vocations. Dan McAdams, for example, portrays stories of redemption as being a particularly American way to tell one’s story. What role has suffering played in your life and now in writing about your life? How have you experienced and dealt with suffering in your past, and what has it taught you? Your response must be at least 75 words in length. Suffering has played a significant role in shaping my life and informing my understanding of the human experience. In my own journey, I've encountered various challenges and adversities, ranging from personal loss to professional setbacks. These experiences have taught me resilience, empathy, and the importance of perseverance. Through suffering, I've learned to appreciate the value of patience, self-reflection, and seeking support from loved ones. My encounters with adversity have expanded my understanding of the difficulties of life and strengthened my commitment to empathy and compassion towards others facing similar struggles.