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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What lesson from Socrates does the author have difficulty following in this early part of the book?
(a) Detachment.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Being in the present moment.

2. How does Dan feel about being naked when Mama Chia appears?
(a) Not ashamed.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Confused.
(d) Embarrassed.

3. Once Mama Chia has taken Dan to the edge and points the way, what does he have to do?
(a) The same thing as on the surfboard.
(b) Close his eyes and leap.
(c) Open his eyes and leap.
(d) Nothing.

4. Who is Ruth Johnson?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A psychiatrist.
(c) An older woman in a muumuu.
(d) The young bank teller with whom Millman has dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Mama Chia been speeding Dan's healing?

2. Of what does the storekeeper warn Dan?

3. What does Dan's disembodied self do?

4. What happens when the student is ready?

5. What does Dan think is one reason Socrates sends him to Mama Chia?

(see the answer key)

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