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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", what kind of problems does anger create?
(a) Self-esteem problems.
(b) Relationship problems.
(c) Health problems.
(d) Self-control problems.

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

4. What must occur before one understands another person?
(a) One must suffer the other's sufferings.
(b) One must love unconditionally.
(c) One must seek guidance from religion.
(d) One must develop mindfulness.

5. According to Hanh, what is the only tool useful in changing a situation?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Communication.
(c) Mindful living.
(d) Faith.

6. What is the Buddhist term for understanding completely?
(a) Comprehension.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Non-duality.
(d) Totality.

7. According to Hanh's "Nourishing of Healthy Seeds", what are the two levels of consciousness?
(a) Seeds and awareness.
(b) Planting and harvesting.
(c) Seeds and their manifestation.
(d) Mindfulness and manifestation.

8. What three concepts can be included in family life that will promote inner peace?
(a) Reading rooms, family altar, and mindful dinners.
(b) Breathing room, media room, and mindful dinners.
(c) Music room, reading room, and conscious breathing.
(d) Meditation sessions, meditation rooms, and mindful dinners.

9. What is Hanh's attitude towards the Western tradition of hugging?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Negative.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Positive.

10. According to Hanh, what can break the "cycle of transmission"?
(a) Mindful living.
(b) Wisdom of our elders.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Intense therapy.

11. What are most individuals unwilling to do about an issue?
(a) Change the situation to solve the problem.
(b) Forget their unpleasant feelings.
(c) Not blame others for the problem.
(d) Admit their role in the issue.

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

13. What is the basis for real strength when one tries to make a change in the world?
(a) Deep inner peace.
(b) Courage.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Power.

14. What reason does Hanh give for the abuse of children at their own parents' hands?
(a) The parents were not living in mindfulness.
(b) The parents themselves were abused.
(c) The parents were only disciplining the child.
(d) The child misunderstood discipline for abuse.

15. According to Hanh in "The River of Feelings", how many types of feelings do humans experience throughout life?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Infinitely many.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hanh view as the best investment one can make?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 51, Hanh introduces the word interbeing. What is the meaning of this word?

3. What gift does holding a grandchild give to the grandparent?

4. What happens when one mindfully recognizes anger?

5. What must be one's approach towards nature for survival?

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