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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 51-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Hanh, what is the result of realizing the present moment?
(a) A chance to eradicate the past.
(b) A chance to be happy now.
(c) A chance to clear the mind.
(d) A chance to be happy in the future.

2. According to the author, when is peace present?
(a) At birth.
(b) Today and the future.
(c) At death.
(d) Here and now.

3. What seeds do most individuals focus on in their lives?
(a) Positive and negative seeds.
(b) Negative seeds.
(c) Positive seeds.
(d) No seeds.

4. Who is Thomas Merton?
(a) A world leader.
(b) A Catholic monk.
(c) A Tibetan monk.
(d) A social advocate.

5. What groups comprise large family units, which for the most part, have now disbanded?
(a) Parents, children, grandparents, and great grandparents.
(b) Parents, children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
(c) Parents, children, and grandparents.
(d) Parents, children, grandparents, and aunts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would have prevented the tremendous amount of destruction in Vietnam?

2. According to Hanh, what are most individuals willing to find out about an issue?

3. What should mindful living not do?

4. What makes it more possible for one to sustain action for a worthy cause?

5. Why does looking into his own hand keep the man from feeling lonely?

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