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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 Hanh, which of the following are feelings that are experienced by humans during life?
(a) Pleasant and neutral.
(b) Love and hate.
(c) Love and fear.
(d) Harmless and harmful.

2. Why is the red light an enemy of the driver?
(a) The driver sees it as an obstacle to arriving.
(b) The red light causes the driver to think.
(c) The red light can cause accidents if drivers are not mindful.
(d) The car is polluting the environment while idling.

3. In "Transforming Feelings", who/what is analogous to emotion?
(a) Buddha.
(b) The mother.
(c) Mindfulness.
(d) The crying child.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What enables one to become a real person?

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

3. In "Eating Mindfully", what is the purpose of eating?

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

5. Which mantra during conscious breathing relaxes the body?

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