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

2. What is the result of compassion towards another who is suffering?
(a) Unconditional love.
(b) Joy and peace.
(c) Love and peace.
(d) Eternal gratitude.

3. What do positive seeds produce?
(a) More positive seeds.
(b) Peace.
(c) Mindful living.
(d) Happy thoughts.

4. What makes it more possible for one to sustain action for a worthy cause?
(a) The ability to be flexible.
(b) Wealth.
(c) The fruits of meditation.
(d) Mindful living.

5. What facilities for gatherings does Hanh recommend for replacing the large family units?
(a) Community centers.
(b) Community libraries.
(c) Large churches.
(d) Public gardens.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According Hanh, if one item is removed from the universe, how many others will cease to exist?

3. In "Transforming Feelings", who/what symbolizes mindfulness?

4. What should one do as angry feelings subside?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. After calming an unpleasant feeling, what two additional steps should be taken to insure that the negative emotion is eradicated completely?

2. In "The River of Feelings", what three types of feelings are discussed? Should one feeling be approached differently than another? Why or why not?

3. What does Hanh suggest one might try to do with negative emotions? How can one accomplish this?

4. Explain the Buddhist concept of non-duality. Give an example.

5. How is Hanh's Buddhist faith reintroduced in "Internal Formations"? What is a common analogy to this teaching?

6. In "The Art of Mindful Living" Hanh remarks again about environmental issues. How can mindful living help environmental efforts?

7. Why is Hanh surprised to find that the Charles River is not a safe place to wash one's face? According to Hanh, how can dead rivers be resurrected?

8. Hanh resurrects the concept of interbeing in "Healing the Wounds of War". What role does interbeing play in a veteran's life? Why?

9. What steps can be taken to alleviate anger's control and transform it into a positive force?

10. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", anger is the root of self-control problems. How does anger take away our mindfulness? Why would its power lead to one being out of control?

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