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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 10-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the red light an enemy of the driver?
(a) The red light causes the driver to think.
(b) The red light can cause accidents if drivers are not mindful.
(c) The driver sees it as an obstacle to arriving.
(d) The car is polluting the environment while idling.

2. What resources are used in the creation of "Peace is Every Step"?
(a) Hanh's personal diary and scholarly books.
(b) Academic journals.
(c) Hanh's lectures, writings, and conversations.
(d) .Conversations with Hanh's friends and family.

3. What phrase is used in the Editor's Introduction to describe "Peace is Every Step"?
(a) Joyful book art.
(b) Book of reminders.
(c) Life's handbook for peace.
(d) Book of peace.

4. What body position does Hanh recommend for meditation?
(a) Lying parallel to the Earth.
(b) Sitting upright in a chair.
(c) Sitting cross-legged on a cushion.
(d) Sitting on the ground facing the sun.

5. According to Hanh, how many rings should one allow before answering the telephone?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Bells of Mindfulness", what must everyone make time for, according to Hanh?

2. What two purposes are fulfilled by washing dishes?

3. What becomes available when we quiet our distracted thinking?

4. What is the origin of a smile?

5. Who is Thomas Merton?

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