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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 59-71.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Hanh, for what should one NOT use meditation?
(a) As an escape from problems.
(b) As a panacea.
(c) As a health remedy.
(d) An a sleep aid.

3. What is Gethsemani?
(a) A college.
(b) An isolated forest.
(c) A sacred rock.
(d) A monastery.

4. According to Hanh in "Aimlessness", what does the current culture promote?
(a) Achievement.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Constant activity.
(d) Wealth.

5. After realizing that the person expressing anger has experienced abuse, illness, or a setback, what can one learn to feel?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Peace.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What simple practice should one do when anger begins to rise?

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

3. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?

4. According to the author, which rite is a wonderful practice of mindfulness that Jesus used to awaken his disciples?

5. What reason does Hanh give for the abuse of children at their own parents' hands?

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