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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What groups comprise large family units, which for the most part, have now disbanded?
(a) Parents, children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
(b) Parents, children, and grandparents.
(c) Parents, children, grandparents, and great grandparents.
(d) Parents, children, grandparents, and aunts.

3. According to Hanh, when must one recognize negative feelings?
(a) When they arise.
(b) When faced with a decision.
(c) When one has emotional support.
(d) Before they arise.

4. What must be one's approach towards nature for survival?
(a) Non-duality.
(b) Honor.
(c) Awe.
(d) Curiosity.

5. In "Transforming Feelings", who/what is analogous to emotion?
(a) The mother.
(b) Mindfulness.
(c) The crying child.
(d) Buddha.

6. In which river did the author wash his face?
(a) The Mississippi River.
(b) The Nile River.
(c) The Ohio River.
(d) The Charles River.

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

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

9. What happens when one is cut off from nature?
(a) Illness.
(b) Hostility.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Mindfulness.

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

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

12. What does Hanh view as the best investment one can make?
(a) Cultivating a lifelong commitment.
(b) Nurturing one's spiritual interests.
(c) Cultivating a relationship with a friend.
(d) Maintaining one's health.

13. Why does looking into his own hand keep the man from feeling lonely?
(a) He is reminded of his place in the universe.
(b) He remembers his faith.
(c) He remembers his mother.
(d) He realizes all things are connected.

14. What simple practice should one do when anger begins to rise?
(a) Talking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Running.
(d) Walking.

15. According to Hanh's "Look into Your Hand", what can be found in a single person?
(a) Spirit.
(b) All things.
(c) Being.
(d) Essence.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, what would improve the power of hugging?

2. What technique discussed in "Cooking the Potato" transforms anger into a positive force?

3. What can happen when one observes parents with compassion?

4. How should individuals react to unpleasant feelings?

5. What facilities for gatherings does Hanh recommend for replacing the large family units?

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