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

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 51, Hanh introduces the word interbeing. What is the meaning of this word?
(a) All things exist in harmony.
(b) All things are sources of energy.
(c) All things are sacred.
(d) All things are connected.

4. In "Transforming Feelings", who/what symbolizes mindfulness?
(a) The reader.
(b) Buddha.
(c) The mother.
(d) The crying child.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What should one do as angry feelings subside?

2. What becomes of a beautiful cut rose after it dies?

3. What must occur before one understands another person?

4. What do large family units provide?

5. In "Mindfulness Must Be Engaged", what does Hanh remind readers of concerning the extension of mindful living from one person to the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it impossible to drop all of one's identity from the parents?

2. Why should one meditate on an individual who has caused personal pain?

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

4. What two types of seeds does consciousness include? Explain the relationship between the two. Why is it important to plant positive seeds?

5. In "The Sun is My Heart", Hanh intertwines interbeing with the universe. Explain the title's metaphor.

6. What effect does conscious breathing have on a hug? Why?

7. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?

8. According to Hanh, how should an individual treat parents concerning their mistakes?

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

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

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