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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. In "Present Moment, Wonderful Moment", where is the perfect place to practice conscious breathing?
(a) In church.
(b) In nature.
(c) Anywhere.
(d) In solitude.

2. Which mantra during conscious breathing relaxes the body?
(a) "Breathing out, I smile."
(b) "Breathing in, I am happy."
(c) "Breathing in, I calm my body."
(d) "Breathing out, I release the negatives."

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

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) Peace and joy.
(d) Inhale and exhale.

5. What is Hanh remembered for at the end of the Editor's Introduction?
(a) His contribution to the literary world.
(b) His ability to empathize with the world's poor.
(c) His dedication to enlighten others.
(d) His academic journals.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Hanh meet in Europe to help bring peace to Vietnam?

2. What body position does Hanh recommend for meditation?

3. What is the background for Hanh's religious training?

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

5. According to Hanh, for what should one NOT use meditation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hanh show his true Buddhist nature in "Telephone Meditation"?

3. 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?

4. According to Hanh, why does Jesus ask His disciples to eat the bread during the Eucharist? How does this request help the disciples to live in the present?

5. In what year does Hanh first visit the United States? For what purpose? Why does he leave in 1963?

6. 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?

7. Describe the ritual of having a mindful family dinner.

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

9. When is Hanh's second visit to the United States? What is the purpose of this visit? What do his visits to the United States indicate about his own commitment to world peace?

10. Why should aimlessness be everyone's goal in life?

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