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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 18-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Flower Insights" who holds a flower before the monks?
(a) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(b) Buddha.
(c) The book's author.
(d) Mahakashyapa.

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

3. Who/what is one never able to escape?
(a) Guilt.
(b) One's self.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Mindfulness.

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

5. At what university did Hanh tell the teachers and students to pause after a bell sounds?
(a) University of California.
(b) University of Colorado.
(c) Harvard University.
(d) McGill University.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two conscious actions should precede taking a bite of food?

2. How many times should one breathe in and out before making a phone call?

3. In "Present Moment, Wonderful Moment", where is the perfect place to practice conscious breathing?

4. What does Hanh synchronize with his movements of using a scythe?

5. According to Hanh, what items should be in a family meditation room?

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