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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hanh synchronize with his movements of using a scythe?
(a) His breathing.
(b) His thoughts.
(c) His voice.
(d) His rest periods.

2. What body position does Hanh recommend for meditation?
(a) Sitting on the ground facing the sun.
(b) Sitting upright in a chair.
(c) Sitting cross-legged on a cushion.
(d) Lying parallel to the Earth.

3. Which mantra during conscious breathing relaxes the body?
(a) "Breathing out, I release the negatives."
(b) "Breathing in, I calm my body."
(c) "Breathing out, I smile."
(d) "Breathing in, I am happy."

4. In "Flower Insights" who holds a flower before the monks?
(a) Buddha.
(b) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(c) The book's author.
(d) Mahakashyapa.

5. Who presents a smile openly without any goal?
(a) Buddha.
(b) A child.
(c) A monk.
(d) The Dalai Lama.

6. Which techniques can help individuals heal themselves emotionally and psychologically?
(a) Conscious living and breathing.
(b) Meditating and mindful living.
(c) Conscious breathing and meditating.
(d) Conscious breathing and mindful living.

7. What is the goal of meditation?
(a) Purification during meditation and throughout the day.
(b) Purification during stressful times.
(c) Purification throughout the day.
(d) Purification during meditation.

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

9. Who smiles at the flower?
(a) Another monk.
(b) H.H. the Dalai Lama.
(c) Mahakashyapa.
(d) Buddha.

10. In "Bells of Mindfulness", what must everyone make time for, according to Hanh?
(a) To listen to non-sounds.
(b) To pray when church bells ring.
(c) To enjoy bells.
(d) To honor all bells.

11. What can one use daily as a reminder to stop and breathe mindfully?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Sounds.
(c) Trees.
(d) Music.

12. What location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?
(a) Tokyo, Japan.
(b) Central Vietnam.
(c) New York City.
(d) Western China.

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

14. What bodily process does conscious breathing slow down?
(a) Thinking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Talking.
(d) Metabolizing.

15. According to the foreword, what is the only way to bring about world peace?
(a) Internal transformation of the individual.
(b) Education of the masses.
(c) World peace demonstrations.
(d) The destruction of the atomic bomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which yoga position are the legs crossed by placing both feet on opposite knees?

2. What does practicing conscious breathing unify?

3. According to Hanh in "Aimlessness", what does the current culture promote?

4. What should a driver do when caught by a stop light?

5. What kind of lighting should be in a family meditation room?

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