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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty-Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first stage of the Third Noble Truth, of what are we not aware?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Freedom and happiness.
(c) Ourselves.
(d) Love.

2. We can learn calming by recognition, acceptance, ________________, looking deeply and insight.
(a) Introspection.
(b) Embracing.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Ignorance.

3. Finding a way to earn a living that does not conflict with love and compassion can do what?
(a) Bring peace and quiet.
(b) Either bring joy or suffering.
(c) Bring joy and peace.
(d) Either bring pain or fear.

4. Conscious breathing is an important link between what?
(a) Body and soul.
(b) Mind and beliefs.
(c) Mind and body.
(d) Ourselves and others.

5. In the second turning we encourage ourselves to do what?
(a) Listen, speak, communicate.
(b) Learn, reflect and practice.
(c) Accept. understand, decide.
(d) Ignore, accept, and understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Each element of the Noble Eightfold Path is contained where?

2. Nirvana is what?

3. Generosity, sharing, cultivating love and kindness, and living simply, taking no more than our share, is what?

4. Many have embraced suffering for two thousand years as the primary principle of Buddhism, but Buddha taught us to recognize what and suffering?

5. What does the author believe is perhaps responsible for much of our pain?

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