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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Religion by Devotion to the One Supreme God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is adhyatma?
(a) Krishna's son.
(b) The imperishable Brahman.
(c) Krishna's daughter.
(d) The supreme sacrifice.

2. For what do the ignorant work according to Krishna?
(a) The welfare of the whole world.
(b) Their own profit.
(c) Fame.
(d) Their family.

3. How does Krishna say the true Self may be realized?
(a) Through a lifetime of laughter.
(b) Through seclusion.
(c) Through the practice of good works.
(d) Through undivided love.

4. How does Krishna say the wise master their senses?
(a) Through the practice of rituals.
(b) Through meditation.
(c) Through sacrifice.
(d) Through union with a woman.

5. What does Sri Krishna counsel Arjuna to do?
(a) Return to his palace for forty days and nights of fasting.
(b) Forgive his enemies and renounce violence.
(c) Stab Krishna in the heart.
(d) Rise up with a brave heart and destroy the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krishna say is the only friend of the Self?

2. What are those who have achieved perfect renunciation free from?

3. According to Krishna, what is worse than death for a man of honor?

4. According to Krishna, what may no one gain perfection by abstaining from?

5. Who lives in freedom according to Krishna?

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