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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2 , Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ruth say that gets Dan's attention as he is leaving the juice stand?
(a) Create a nice day.
(b) Nice is the day to create.
(c) A nice day is having you.
(d) Have a nice day.

3. What does Mama Chia think Dan is strong enough to do?
(a) Carry his pack.
(b) Carry her pack.
(c) Surf without a board.
(d) Swim back to Oahu.

4. What happened that made Dan go out so foolishly unprepared?
(a) He thought he was tougher than he is.
(b) He thought Ruth would think him strong if he took nothing on the journey.
(c) He was suicidal.
(d) He lost the second page of Ruth's note.

5. What is so painful during Dan's time on the surfboard?
(a) The realization of his stupidity.
(b) Knowing his daughter would grow up without him.
(c) The realization of his impending death.
(d) His sunburned body.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the The Basic Self use pain?

2. Where does Millman decide to go?

3. According to Socrates, how is charity most effective?

4. Who heals Mama Chia's psyche after a failed marriage?

5. What fades in the author's memories as he leads a "normal" life?

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