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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. What does Socrates say about the search for ultimate meaning?
(a) "'Better never to begin...but once begun...better finish.'"
(b) "'Start and see where it leads.'"
(c) "'Better to start whether or not you can finish.'"
(d) "'End before you start.'"

2. Who is Victor?
(a) Ruth's grandson.
(b) Ruth's godson.
(c) Ruth's brother.
(d) Socrates' nephew.

3. What has bothered Dan since the surfboard incident?
(a) The idea of faith.
(b) The ocean.
(c) The idea of death.
(d) Mama Chia's lackadaisical mannerisms.

4. Who is having a baby in chapter 5?
(a) Mitsu Fujimoto.
(b) Ruth's daughter.
(c) Sei.
(d) Ruth's granddaughter.

5. What returns to Dan as he is healing?
(a) A renewed sense of urgency.
(b) A sense of anger at his stupidity.
(c) Peace.
(d) A new sense of direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing the Advaita Vendanta teach?

2. What does Dan have to keep fighting off?

3. What American statesman does Mama Chia quote in chapter 5?

4. What does Ruth say that gets Dan's attention as he is leaving the juice stand?

5. What kind of juice do Ruth and Dan have to drink when they first meet?

(see the answer key)

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