The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times Quiz

Pema Chödrön

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Chodron say is the challenge of suffering? (from Chapters 19-22)

To not worry.

To dream of a positive outcome.

To let it soften us.

To use it to understand life.

2.

How does equanimity compare with our usual perspective? (from Chapters 10-12)

It is bigger.

It is less confusing.

It is less happy.

It is happier.

3.

What does tonglen literally mean? (from Chapters 7-9)

Love.

Selflessness.

Sending and taking.

Materialism.

4.

What is Chodron's tone in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 13-15)

Hatful.

Passionate.

Hurried.

Straightforward.

5.

What does Chodron write we cannot do without loving-kindness for ourselves? (from Chapters 7-9)

We cannot be happy, and enjoy our own good fortune.

We cannot give up control, or "truly understand" that the world is full of love.

We cannot achieve our optimum physical health.

It is difficult, "if not impossible," to love others.

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