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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What group might react strongly to Hanh's views on hope?
(a) Buddhists.
(b) Christians.
(c) Communists.
(d) Mormons.

4. In "Present Moment, Wonderful Moment", where is the perfect place to practice conscious breathing?
(a) Anywhere.
(b) In nature.
(c) In church.
(d) In solitude.

5. What should a driver do when caught by a stop light?
(a) Listen to music.
(b) Sit back and smile.
(c) Meditate on yesterday's trip.
(d) Think about the destination.

6. What do non-sounds remind us to do?
(a) Breathe, smile, and commune with nature.
(b) Smile, acknowledge others, and live fully.
(c) Breathe, smile, and care for others.
(d) Breathe, smile, and live fully in the moment.

7. What is Hanh remembered for at the end of the Editor's Introduction?
(a) His contribution to the literary world.
(b) His dedication to enlighten others.
(c) His ability to empathize with the world's poor.
(d) His academic journals.

8. How is Hanh's presence still felt in Vietnam?
(a) Handwritten copies of his books are illegally circulated there.
(b) He visits Vietnam often to lecture.
(c) His contributions to peace are taught in Vietnam's schools.
(d) The Hanh Library is located in Vietnam.

9. What is the background for Hanh's religious training?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Taoism.

10. Where is Gethsemani?
(a) Louisville, Kentucky.
(b) New Delhi, India.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) New York City.

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

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

13. What organization is formed by Hanh in 1964?
(a) The School for Social Awareness.
(b) The Salvation Army.
(c) The little Peace Corps.
(d) NATO.

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

15. With whom does Hanh meet in Europe to help bring peace to Vietnam?
(a) President Kennedy.
(b) Pope Paul VI.
(c) Robert McNamara.
(d) The Dalai Lama.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part l, Chapter1, what gift is available to everyone upon waking up each morning?

2. At what university did Hanh tell the teachers and students to pause after a bell sounds?

3. Who presents a smile openly without any goal?

4. According to Hanh, where can one meditate?

5. What is mouth yoga?

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