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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 34-41.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Editor's Introduction, what method of obtaining peace is part of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings?
(a) Living mindfully.
(b) Creating personal wealth.
(c) Accepting one's social status.
(d) Loving all people.

2. According to the author, when is peace present?
(a) Here and now.
(b) At death.
(c) At birth.
(d) Today and the future.

3. What is Hanh's synonym for aimlessness?
(a) Joy.
(b) Wishlessness.
(c) Wishfulness.
(d) Bliss.

4. In the story "Look into Your Hand", who told the young man to look at his hand?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) Buddha.
(d) His mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How should individuals react to unpleasant feelings?

2. What is mouth yoga?

3. In Hanh's analogy of viruses and antibodies, what role(s) do the negative seeds play?

4. What do positive seeds produce?

5. In "The Eucharist", what does one bite of bread give to each disciple?

(see the answer key)

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