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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 26-33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who smiles at Buddha?
(a) Mahakashyapa.
(b) The book's author.
(c) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(d) No one.

2. When we walk hurriedly, what imprints are left on the Earth?
(a) Love and friendship.
(b) Hatred and despair.
(c) Peace and joy.
(d) Anxiety and sorrow.

3. With whom does Hanh meet in Europe to help bring peace to Vietnam?
(a) Pope Paul VI.
(b) Robert McNamara.
(c) President Kennedy.
(d) The Dalai Lama.

4. Who was the first monk to ride a bicycle in Vietnam?
(a) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(b) Thich Nhat Hanh.
(c) Thich Nguyen.
(d) Nhat Hanh Nguyen.

5. What two conscious actions should precede taking a bite of food?
(a) Breathing and smiling.
(b) Sitting down, then closing one's eyes.
(c) Pausing, then smelling the food's aroma.
(d) Saying grace and smiling.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, what are most individuals willing to find out about an issue?

2. According to Hanh in "The River of Feelings", how many types of feelings do humans experience throughout life?

3. According to Hanh, what is often a barrier to happiness?

4. What happens when one mindfully recognizes anger?

5. What does Hanh compare to windows?

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