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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Millman become more dejected as time passes on his travels?
(a) He is overwhelmed by the different paths one can take to enlightment.
(b) He finds nothing that isn't available in the West in bookstores.
(c) He cannot make any lasting connections.
(d) He thinks everyone he meets is a hypocrite.

2. What is one overwhelming impression Millman has of India?
(a) The modern cities.
(b) The peace and quiet.
(c) The alternating cold and warm climate.
(d) The huge numbers of people.

3. What is the major difference between the author and his wife, Linda?
(a) He is meticulous and organized and she is sloppy.
(b) She is meticulous and organized and he is sloppy.
(c) She is comfortable in the "conventional" world and he is not.
(d) He is comfortable in the "conventional" world and she is not.

4. How does Millman finally decide to contact the woman whom Socrates mentioned?
(a) A personal ad in the newspaper.
(b) Asking his wife.
(c) Going from bank to bank.
(d) Writing back to Socrates and waiting for his answer.

5. What becomes an obsession to Dan?
(a) Rescue.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Thirst.
(d) Finding a direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What schools does Millman attend regularly?

2. Upon what island does Dan land?

3. What lesson from Socrates does the author have difficulty following in this early part of the book?

4. Once Mama Chia has taken Dan to the edge and points the way, what does he have to do?

5. What is a fakir?

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