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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fades in the author's memories as he leads a "normal" life?
(a) His father's death.
(b) His memories of fighting in Viet Nam.
(c) His encounter with Socrates.
(d) His past life as a Tibetan monk.

2. What kind of juice do Ruth and Dan have to drink when they first meet?
(a) Orange.
(b) Apple.
(c) Carrot.
(d) Mango.

3. At what time of the year does Millman arrive in Delhi?
(a) The hot, dry season.
(b) Early summer.
(c) The holy season.
(d) The monsoon season.

4. Where does Millman decide to go?
(a) New York.
(b) Alaska.
(c) India.
(d) South America.

5. What is one thing the Advaita Vendanta teach?
(a) That flesh is impure.
(b) That life is more important than the between life.
(c) That spirit is ascendent over flesh.
(d) That flesh and spirit are not separate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the major difference between the author and his wife, Linda?

2. Who is Victor?

3. What does the author do for a job right after graduation?

4. What do you think is the hardest thing about leaving for Millman?

5. Why does the author do what he does on his wedding night?

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