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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 location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?
2. What does the author suggest using as a bell of mindfulness when driving in Montreal?
3. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?
4. What must one do before answering the telephone?
5. What enables one to become a real person?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the process of conscious breathing. What is its purpose?
2. Describe the ritual of having a mindful family dinner.
3. 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.
4. According to Hanh, what is an inappropriate use for meditation? What harm might be possible from using it inappropriately?
5. Explain the statement, "'Peace is Every Step' is a book of reminders."
6. In what year does Hanh first visit the United States? For what purpose? Why does he leave in 1963?
7. How does Hanh simplify the process of conscious breathing so that it is an easy practice?
8. What qualities does the dandelion possess that makes it a good choice as the recipient of lost smiles?
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. What are the fundamental building blocks for harmony? How does creating harmony in one's own life benefit peace in the world?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In "The Eucharist" Hanh refutes the Christian belief of salvation. Explore another Hanh teaching that contradicts Christianity.
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 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.
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