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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. According to Hanh, what effect does watching violence on television have on an individual?
(a) It creates loneliness and desperation.
(b) It creates confusion and loneliness.
(c) It creates instability.
(d) It creates fear.

2. In "Cookie of Childhood", who gives Hanh a cookie to savor?
(a) His mother.
(b) His friend.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His brother.

3. What does the author suggest using as a bell of mindfulness when driving in Paris?
(a) Car horn.
(b) Stop sign.
(c) Yield sign.
(d) "Je me souviens" license plate.

4. What is the goal of meditation?
(a) Purification during stressful times.
(b) Purification during meditation and throughout the day.
(c) Purification throughout the day.
(d) Purification during meditation.

5. What is often forgotten when one approaches life with a constant goal in mind?
(a) Important relationships.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Mindful living.
(d) Compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when one stops seeking benefits from life?

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

3. What is Gethsemani?

4. Which yoga position does Hanh recommend for meditation?

5. What can one use daily as a reminder to stop and breathe mindfully?

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