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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would have prevented the tremendous amount of destruction in Vietnam?
(a) A Vietnamese vision of duality.
(b) An American vision of duality.
(c) An American vision of non-duality.
(d) A Vietnamese vision of non-duality.

2. How many years does it take for nuclear waste to become a flower?
(a) One quarter of a million.
(b) One million.
(c) One half of a million.
(d) Infinitely many.

3. How should individuals react to unpleasant feelings?
(a) Face the emotions.
(b) Ignore the emotions.
(c) Reject the emotions.
(d) Cling to the emotions.

4. According to Hanh's "Nourishing of Healthy Seeds", what are the two levels of consciousness?
(a) Seeds and their manifestation.
(b) Seeds and awareness.
(c) Planting and harvesting.
(d) Mindfulness and manifestation.

5. What is Hanh's attitude towards the Western tradition of hugging?
(a) Negative.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Positive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the fruits of meditation?

2. According to Hanh in "The River of Feelings", how many types of feelings do humans experience throughout life?

3. What does Hanh consider to be one's "second heart"?

4. According to Hanh, what happens to anger when one pounds a pillow?

5. What is the Buddhist term for understanding completely?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps can be taken to alleviate anger's control and transform it into a positive force?

2. What effect does conscious breathing have on a hug? Why?

3. What two types of seeds does consciousness include? Explain the relationship between the two. Why is it important to plant positive seeds?

4. Why is it impossible to drop all of one's identity from the parents?

5. Why should one meditate on an individual who has caused personal pain?

6. According to Hanh, how should an individual treat parents concerning their mistakes?

7. Explain the Buddhist concept of non-duality. Give an example.

8. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?

9. How does the article "Investing in Friends" demonstrate Hanh's teaching on achieving world peace?

10. In "The Sun is My Heart", Hanh intertwines interbeing with the universe. Explain the title's metaphor.

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