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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. What is the origin of a smile?
(a) An awakened mind.
(b) Contentment.
(c) A loving heart.
(d) A peaceful heart.

2. What community is established by Hanh a hundred miles southwest of Paris?
(a) Sweet Potato.
(b) Le Casserole.
(c) Sweet Pears.
(d) Left Bank.

3. What are the spiritual friends that Hanh uses on his mindfulness path?
(a) Quiet surroundings, and meditations.
(b) Dirty dishes, red lights, and traffic jams.
(c) Meditations and bells.
(d) Dirty dishes and bells.

4. While driving, what can be used as a bell of mindfulness?
(a) A yield sign.
(b) A speed limit sign.
(c) A car horn.
(d) A red light.

5. What act does Hanh's teaching center around?
(a) Thoughtful praying.
(b) Frequent reflecting.
(c) Conscious breathing.
(d) Selective speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which yoga position are the legs crossed by placing both feet on opposite knees?

2. According to Hanh, for what should one NOT use meditation?

3. When we walk hurriedly, what imprints are left on the Earth?

4. What invitation does the author give to the reader at the end of the first section?

5. At the beginning of Part l, Chapter1, what gift is available to everyone upon waking up each morning?

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