2. According to Hanh, what are most individuals willing to find out about an issue?
(a) The villain who created the problem
(b) Their friends' stance on the issue.
(c) The solution to the problem.
(d) The source of the problem.

3. What can happen when one observes parents with compassion?
(a) One can understand the wrongs of the parents.
(b) One finds joy and peace.
(c) One can forgive them their wrongs.
(d) One can avoid repeating the cycle.

4. According to Hanh, what happens to anger when one pounds a pillow?
(a) It is negated.
(b) It subsides temporarily.
(c) It becomes more intense.
(d) It subsides completely.

5. What becomes of a beautiful cut rose after it dies?
(a) It is revived when placed in sunlight.
(b) It becomes garbage.
(c) It is remembered for its fragrance.
(d) It is forgotten.

6. How should individuals react to unpleasant feelings?
(a) Face the emotions.
(b) Reject the emotions.
(c) Ignore the emotions.
(d) Cling to the emotions.

7. Who/what lives thanks to the "second heart"?
(a) Plants.
(b) Stars.
(c) The suffering masses.
(d) Children.

8. What gift does holding a grandchild give to the grandparent?
(a) Great joy.
(b) Hope.
(c) Love.
(d) Honor.

9. What is Hanh's attitude towards the Western cultures' treatment of parents?
(a) He is infuriated.
(b) He is saddened.
(c) He is tolerant.
(d) He is elated.

10. Which of these dissolves anger?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Faith.
(d) Love.

11. According to the chapter "The Roots of Anger", where does the source of anger usually reside?
(a) In the universe.
(b) In the situation.
(c) Within oneself.
(d) In negative thinking.

12. What is Hanh's lament in "It is a Great Joy to hold Your Grandchild"?
(a) The Western cultures do not honor the elderly.
(b) The Western cultures do not care for the elderly properly.
(c) Adult children minimize the importance of grandparents.
(d) Grandchildren are cared for by strangers.

13. According Hanh, if one item is removed from the universe, how many others will cease to exist?
(a) All.
(b) None.
(c) One hundred thousand.
(d) Two.

14. Who used mindful living in Vietnam to act on the suffering of others?
(a) The Dalai Lama.
(b) The author and his monastic fellows.
(c) The author.
(d) The South Vietnamese.

15. Realistically, who can benefit from an individual's mindful living?
(a) People who are in daily contact.
(b) Those who are suffering.
(c) The world.
(d) Relatives and close friends.