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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 51-58.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What invitation does the author give to the reader at the end of the first section?
(a) To return to the present moment and find peace and joy.
(b) To begin a diary of the reader's journey.
(c) To ask a friend to read along, too.
(d) To reflect on the past.

2. How many times should one breathe in and out before making a phone call?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Who smiles at Buddha?
(a) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(b) Mahakashyapa.
(c) The book's author.
(d) No one.

4. What is essential to productivity?
(a) Quick thinking.
(b) Nimble body movements.
(c) Linking the mind and body.
(d) Meditation.

5. What causes us to lose touch with the peace that is available each moment?
(a) Lack of honesty.
(b) Self-centered thoughts.
(c) Indifference to others.
(d) Rush of modern life.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Cookie of Childhood", who gives Hanh a cookie to savor?

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

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

4. What three concepts can be included in family life that will promote inner peace?

5. What should mindful living not do?

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