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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 Hanh received enthusiastically in the West?
(a) His continued efforts to bring peace to Vietnam.
(b) His ablility to walk calmly with peace and awareness.
(c) His belief in isolationism.
(d) His personal realtionships with influential leaders.

2. How many times should one breathe in and out before making a phone call?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

3. What is the background for Hanh's religious training?
(a) Taoism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Christianity.

4. What invitation does the author give to the reader at the end of the first section?
(a) To return to the present moment and find peace and joy.
(b) To reflect on the past.
(c) To begin a diary of the reader's journey.
(d) To ask a friend to read along, too.

5. Where is Gethsemani?
(a) Louisville, Kentucky.
(b) New Delhi, India.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, what is the result of realizing the present moment?

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

3. With whom does Hanh meet in Europe to help bring peace to Vietnam?

4. What is Hanh remembered for at the end of the Editor's Introduction?

5. What causes us to lose touch with the peace that is available each moment?

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