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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. According to Hanh, which of the following is a non-sound?
(a) A telephone ring.
(b) A car buzzer.
(c) A falling leaf.
(d) A ray of sunshine.

2. What happens when one gets back in touch with one's self?
(a) A positive attitude evolves.
(b) Selfish attitudes cease to exist.
(c) Life's present moment is more easily encountered.
(d) Problems seem less worrisome.

3. What happens when one mindfully recognizes anger?
(a) Anger changes to a solution.
(b) Anger changes to compassion.
(c) Anger changes to love.
(d) Anger loses its power.

4. What location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?
(a) Central Vietnam.
(b) Tokyo, Japan.
(c) New York City.
(d) Western China.

5. According to Hanh in "The River of Feelings", how many types of feelings do humans experience throughout life?
(a) Infinitely many.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are most individuals unwilling to do about an issue?

2. In "Transforming Feelings", who/what is analogous to emotion?

3. If one lives without awareness, who/what do the people around us become?

4. According to the foreword, what is the only way to bring about world peace?

5. What kind of lighting should be in a family meditation room?

(see the answer key)

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