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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which yoga position are the legs crossed by placing both feet on opposite knees?
(a) The ashante.
(b) The full lotus.
(c) The full sun.
(d) The half-lotus.

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

3. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?
(a) Love and harmony.
(b) Peace and joy.
(c) Inhale and exhale.
(d) In and out.

4. Which mantra during conscious breathing relaxes the body?
(a) "Breathing out, I smile."
(b) "Breathing in, I calm my body."
(c) "Breathing out, I release the negatives."
(d) "Breathing in, I am happy."

5. At the beginning of Part l, Chapter1, what gift is available to everyone upon waking up each morning?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Joy.
(d) Sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hanh compare to windows?

2. What phrase is used in the Editor's Introduction to describe "Peace is Every Step"?

3. According to the Editor's Introduction, what method of obtaining peace is part of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings?

4. Which yoga position does Hanh recommend for meditation?

5. What location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?

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