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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Millman become more dejected as time passes on his travels?
(a) He finds nothing that isn't available in the West in bookstores.
(b) He thinks everyone he meets is a hypocrite.
(c) He is overwhelmed by the different paths one can take to enlightment.
(d) He cannot make any lasting connections.

2. What fades in the author's memories as he leads a "normal" life?
(a) His encounter with Socrates.
(b) His father's death.
(c) His past life as a Tibetan monk.
(d) His memories of fighting in Viet Nam.

3. What do you think is the hardest thing about leaving for Millman?
(a) Leaving his wife.
(b) Leaving his daughter.
(c) Leaving his ailing father.
(d) Leaving his students.

4. Who is Ruth Johnson?
(a) An older woman in a muumuu.
(b) The young bank teller with whom Millman has dinner.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A psychiatrist.

5. Why does the author do what he does on his wedding night?
(a) His wife falls asleep first.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He and his wife love to skydive.
(d) He and his wife are camping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a fakir?

2. What strikes Millman by its grandeur?

3. What does the author do for a job right after graduation?

4. What is the major difference between the author and his wife, Linda?

5. What is one overwhelming impression Millman has of India?

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