2. At the time of this book's printing, how many square miles of forestland had been destroyed by acid rain, partly because of cars?
(a) Two million.
(b) Five million.
(c) One hundred thousand.
(d) Three million.

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

4. What is Hanh's synonym for aimlessness?
(a) Bliss.
(b) Joy.
(c) Wishfulness.
(d) Wishlessness.

5. What kind of lighting should be in a family meditation room?
(a) Bright lighting.
(b) Dim lighting.
(c) Candles.
(d) No lighting.

6. What technique may be used to force the thought process to focus?
(a) A mantra.
(b) Music.
(c) Dim lighting.
(d) Nature sounds.

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

8. What is often forgotten when one approaches life with a constant goal in mind?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Mindful living.
(d) Important relationships.

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

10. Who/what is one never able to escape?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) One's self.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Mindfulness.

11. What benefits can be found only in oneself?
(a) Joy and peace.
(b) Enlightenment and peace.
(c) Peace and respect.
(d) Love and joy.

12. What are the spiritual friends that Hanh uses on his mindfulness path?
(a) Quiet surroundings, and meditations.
(b) Meditations and bells.
(c) Dirty dishes and bells.
(d) Dirty dishes, red lights, and traffic jams.

13. When we walk hurriedly, what imprints are left on the Earth?
(a) Anxiety and sorrow.
(b) Love and friendship.
(c) Hatred and despair.
(d) Peace and joy.

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

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