This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV, Confucianism, Rival Answers, | Chapter IV, Confucianism, Confucius' Answer, | Chapter IV, The Content of Deliberate Tradition,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the question of "is this all" relevant to Hinduism?
(a) Because Hinduism constantly demands more
(b) Because Hinduism has no beginning or ending
(c) Because it affirms that there is far more to life than satisfying pleasures.
(d) Because Hinduism fails to give the answers to life's questions.

2. What is the idea behind karma yoga as work?
(a) By concentrating on work with a kind of detachment, there is no time for selfishness.
(b) Work becomes habit which frees the mind for enjoyment.
(c) You get what you work for.
(d) Work keeps you centered on self.

3. How does Hinduism teach that pain can be endured?
(a) By focusing on that which distracts the mind from the pain itself
(b) By certain natural pain inhibitors taken orally
(c) By avoiding situations that have a potential for pain
(d) By learning to enjoy the sensations of pain

4. What is the irony of assigning god-like attributes to the Buddha?
(a) He taught that all men are gods.
(b) In his lifetime he adamantly resisted any such idea.
(c) He was never painted or sculpted during his lifetime.
(d) He wanted that designation while he was alive.

5. What Huston Smith says the book is not.
(a) A book to give a specific descriptions of world religions
(b) A balanced account of the subjects of the book
(c) A guide to base values of significant religions
(d) A book on comparative religions