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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, No Self, Personal Continuity and Dependent Arising.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the noble truths regarding the origin of suffering is the _____ existence.
(a) Denial of.
(b) Hatred for.
(c) Thirst for.
(d) Chain reaction of.

2. One of a monk's four basic resources is lodging _____.
(a) At the foot of a tree.
(b) At the bend in the river.
(c) In a cave.
(d) In a lay person's house.

3. The aspect of change that makes the world a place of suffering is _____.
(a) Orientation.
(b) Impermanence.
(c) Completeness.
(d) Suddenness.

4. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Confusion.
(b) Pain.
(c) Greed.
(d) Consternation.

5. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from _____ which cause heedlessness.
(a) Oration.
(b) Free will.
(c) Ego trips.
(d) Intoxicants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vinaya is the word Buddhists use for _____.

2. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from false _____.

3. What form of ritual was carried out at the death of the Buddha?

4. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from taking _____.

5. Where was W.C. Peppe digging on his estate in India?

(see the answer key)

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