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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. Who presents a smile openly without any goal?
2. According to Hanh, what is the result of realizing the present moment?
3. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?
4. In "Flower Insights" who holds a flower before the monks?
5. What is mouth yoga?
Short Essay Questions
1. What qualities does the dandelion possess that makes it a good choice as the recipient of lost smiles?
2. 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.
3. 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?
4. Explain the process of conscious breathing. What is its purpose?
5. How is Hanh's image as a forward thinker strengthened in "Driving Meditation"? How does his image affect his peers? What theme from the book is extended through the anecdote?
6. What conclusion can the reader draw about Hanh's personal beliefs in his teachings from the bicycle anecdote?
7. In what year does Hanh first visit the United States? For what purpose? Why does he leave in 1963?
8. Why should aimlessness be everyone's goal in life?
9. Explore the analogy of a new day being a gift to every being. Include details on how gifts are usually anticipated and acknowledged.
10. Describe the ritual of having a mindful family dinner.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
Hanh's essay on "Living Together" is directed towards the family unit. How could the principles stated in this article apply to individual countries and world peace?
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