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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, Religion by the Heavenly Perfections.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Arjuna sinks into despair and falls silent what does Krishna say to him?
(a) Krishna laughs at Arjuna and urges him not to take life quite so seriously.
(b) Krishna stabs Arjuna in the hand.
(c) Krishna says Arjuna speaks with sincerity but his sorrow is without cause.
(d) Krishna rebukes Arjuna for weeping like a woman.

2. Who does Arjuna say knows Krishna's real nature?
(a) Neither gods nor demons.
(b) Neither good people nor bad.
(c) Neither mothers nor fathers.
(d) Neither children nor adults.

3. What does Arjuna believe will happen to him if he kills Bhishma and Drona?
(a) Arjuna will win a great prize.
(b) Arjuna's life will be filled with peace.
(c) Every pleasure Arjuna finds will be tainted.
(d) Arjuna will turn into a pumpkin.

4. To whom does Krishna give spiritual wisdom?
(a) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those steadfast in love and devotion.
(b) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who deny themselves all pleasure.
(c) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who love eating.
(d) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who offer sacrifices.

5. On what should one sit while meditating?
(a) On a deerskin.
(b) On kusha grass.
(c) Any of these.
(d) On a cloth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Krishna's true being?

2. How does Krishna say the true Self may be realized?

3. According to Krishna where does reality lie?

4. Who lives in freedom according to Krishna?

5. What happens to the one who knows Krishna as his own divine Self?

(see the answer key)

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