2. What is the major difference between the author and his wife, Linda?
(a) He is meticulous and organized and she is sloppy.
(b) She is meticulous and organized and he is sloppy.
(c) She is comfortable in the "conventional" world and he is not.
(d) He is comfortable in the "conventional" world and she is not.

3. What kind of juice do Ruth and Dan have to drink when they first meet?
(a) Orange.
(b) Carrot.
(c) Mango.
(d) Apple.

4. What cure does Ruth prescribe for Dan?
(a) A sauna.
(b) A barefoot walk on coals.
(c) A barefoot walk in the surf.
(d) A tanning booth.

5. What American statesman does Mama Chia quote in chapter 5?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Abe Lincoln.

6. For whom does Mitsu yell?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Mama Johnson.
(c) Mrs. Fujimoto.
(d) Mama Chia.

7. What does Mama Chia say when Dan tells her he is drained and depressed?
(a) That he is on the right track.
(b) That he has to let go.
(c) That it's his mirror self feeling that.
(d) That he isn't really feeling that.

8. What is the feeling of stagnation?
(a) A means of staying quiet to heal.
(b) A waste of energy.
(c) The soul getting a running start.
(d) The hope of moving forward.

9. How does Dan respond when he realizes his predicament?
(a) With a sense of adventure.
(b) By trying to contact the authorities with his cell phone.
(c) With fear.
(d) With a sense of anticipation.

10. Why does Dan enjoy spending time with Sachi?
(a) She doesn't have any expectations of him.
(b) She is wise beyond her years.
(c) He misses his daughter.
(d) She is so funny.

11. According to Socrates, how is charity most effective?
(a) With the most money.
(b) It is generally not effective.
(c) In places where people help themselves.
(d) With the right leverage.

12. For what does Dan listen?
(a) Waves crashing on the shore.
(b) A shark.
(c) A rescue boat or helicopter.
(d) Civilization.

13. How does the The Basic Self use pain?
(a) To learn how to let go.
(b) As a way to solve other problems.
(c) To learn faith.
(d) To get one's attention.

14. What is the best definition for the Hawaiian word "kahuna?"
(a) The one who is to sustain.
(b) The head honcho.
(c) The one who is to blame.
(d) Magician or expert in any situation.

15. What happens to a student at Oberlin despite prayers?
(a) She dies.
(b) She is not found in the woods.
(c) She flunks out.
(d) She is lame.