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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 51-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Hanh's lament in "It is a Great Joy to hold Your Grandchild"?
(a) Grandchildren are cared for by strangers.
(b) The Western cultures do not care for the elderly properly.
(c) Adult children minimize the importance of grandparents.
(d) The Western cultures do not honor the elderly.

3. What does Hanh view as the best investment one can make?
(a) Cultivating a lifelong commitment.
(b) Maintaining one's health.
(c) Cultivating a relationship with a friend.
(d) Nurturing one's spiritual interests.

4. Who smiles at the flower?
(a) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(b) Mahakashyapa.
(c) Buddha.
(d) Another monk.

5. Who presents a smile openly without any goal?
(a) Buddha.
(b) The Dalai Lama.
(c) A monk.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group might react strongly to Hanh's views on hope?

2. According to the author, which rite is a wonderful practice of mindfulness that Jesus used to awaken his disciples?

3. Who is Thomas Merton?

4. What reason does Hanh give for the abuse of children at their own parents' hands?

5. According to the chapter "The Roots of Anger", where does the source of anger usually reside?

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