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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase is used in the Editor's Introduction to describe "Peace is Every Step"?
(a) Joyful book art.
(b) Book of reminders.
(c) Book of peace.
(d) Life's handbook for peace.

2. According to a poem in this section, who/what now has the poet's lost smile?
(a) A chirping bird.
(b) A dandelion.
(c) The rose.
(d) The sunshine.

3. Who is Thomas Merton?
(a) A Catholic monk.
(b) A social advocate.
(c) A world leader.
(d) A Tibetan monk.

4. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?
(a) In and out.
(b) Love and harmony.
(c) Inhale and exhale.
(d) Peace and joy.

5. According to the author, when is peace present?
(a) At death.
(b) Today and the future.
(c) At birth.
(d) Here and now.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, which rite is a wonderful practice of mindfulness that Jesus used to awaken his disciples?

2. What does Hanh compare to windows?

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

4. What do non-sounds remind us to do?

5. Who/what is one never able to escape?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do dishes symbolize in "Washing the Dishes"? What does dessert symbolize in this article?

2. In "Driving Meditation" Hanh encourages the reader to view his or her vehicle as his or herself and to control the vehicle as such. How would conscious breathing facilitate one's control of a vehicle?

3. Explore the analogy of a new day being a gift to every being. Include details on how gifts are usually anticipated and acknowledged.

4. What qualities does the dandelion possess that makes it a good choice as the recipient of lost smiles?

5. According to Hanh, humankind is a product of the environment. In order to avoid confusion and loneliness, what must one do? Why is it difficult for humankind to follow Hanh's advice?

6. What is the year and place of Hanh's birth? What are two of Hanh's earliest connections to the Buddhist faith?

7. How does Hanh simplify the process of conscious breathing so that it is an easy practice?

8. According to Hanh, what is an inappropriate use for meditation? What harm might be possible from using it inappropriately?

9. Which noted spiritual leader authors the foreword of "Peace is Every Step"? What is his attitude towards Hanh's work? How does this lend credibility to the book's teachings?

10. What are the bells of mindfulness? What everyday sounds might be used as bells? List additional bells that are not mentioned in the book that could be used.

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