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

2. What facilities for gatherings does Hanh recommend for replacing the large family units?
(a) Community libraries.
(b) Large churches.
(c) Public gardens.
(d) Community centers.

3. At what university did Hanh tell the teachers and students to pause after a bell sounds?
(a) Harvard University.
(b) University of Colorado.
(c) University of California.
(d) McGill University.

4. According to Hanh, what is the result of realizing the present moment?
(a) A chance to clear the mind.
(b) A chance to eradicate the past.
(c) A chance to be happy in the future.
(d) A chance to be happy now.

5. According to Hanh, what is often a barrier to happiness?
(a) Hope.
(b) Stress.
(c) Responsibility.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What becomes available when we quiet our distracted thinking?

3. What is Hanh's lament in "It is a Great Joy to hold Your Grandchild"?

4. Which of these is NOT a component for the extension of mindful living into the world?

5. How many years does it take for nuclear waste to become a flower?

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