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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. Who is Thomas Merton?
(a) A world leader.
(b) A social advocate.
(c) A Catholic monk.
(d) A Tibetan monk.

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

3. What enables one to become a real person?
(a) Greeting others.
(b) Practicing mindfulness.
(c) Studying the classics.
(d) Smiling at others.

4. What group might react strongly to Hanh's views on hope?
(a) Communists.
(b) Mormons.
(c) Christians.
(d) Buddhists.

5. In "Tangerine Meditation", who is reflecting on the tangerine's origin?
(a) Children.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Artists.
(d) Parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, how many rings should one allow before answering the telephone?

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

3. What is Hanh's synonym for aimlessness?

4. How is Hanh's presence still felt in Vietnam?

5. What is often forgotten when one approaches life with a constant goal in mind?

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