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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What benefits can be found only in oneself?
2. What does Hanh synchronize with his movements of using a scythe?
3. According to the foreword, what is the only way to bring about world peace?
4. What group might react strongly to Hanh's views on hope?
5. According to Hanh, where can one meditate?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Thomas Merton? What is Merton's opinion of Hanh?
2. What conclusion can the reader draw about Hanh's personal beliefs in his teachings from the bicycle anecdote?
3. Why should aimlessness be everyone's goal in life?
4. Which peace activist nominates Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize? In what year does the nomination occur? Why does this individual nominate Hanh?
5. How does the term departmentalization apply to most people's attitude towards meditation? Why is the attitude incorrect? How can society benefit by an attitude adjustment?
6. What are the fundamental building blocks for harmony? How does creating harmony in one's own life benefit peace in the world?
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. Explain the process of conscious breathing. What is its purpose?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The River" Hanh shares an anecdote about a river who chases clouds. Explore the analogy between the river's behavior and an individual who continues to look for his/her identity in material things.
Essay Topic 2
Hanh's article "Flowers and Garbage" relates that as humans we form concepts in our minds based on first impressions. Explore how mindful living prevents one from acting on appearances.
Essay Topic 3
To keep from becoming goal oriented, Hanh views aimlessness as necessary. Using a realistic goal that an individual is trying to attain, explore how aimlessness could be detrimental.
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