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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Religion by Renouncing Fruit of Works.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has the person done, who indulges his senses for his own pleasure, ignoring the needs of others, according to Krishna?
(a) Wasted his life.
(b) Discovered the meaning of life.
(c) Harmed no one.
(d) Worshipped God.

2. According to Krishna, who thinks always, "I am not the doer?"
(a) Those without consciousness.
(b) Those whose consciousness is unified.
(c) Those with hightened consciousness.
(d) Those whose consciousness is divided.

3. What satisfaction will Arjuna find from killing Dhritarashtra's sons?
(a) Arjuna will be satisfied to have killed these evil men.
(b) Arjuna will find no satisfaction.
(c) Arjuna will be satisfied to have saved India from eternal damnation.
(d) Arjuna will be satisfied to have won the crown for himself.

4. According to Krishna, how may one be released from Karma?
(a) One must seek to enjoy pleasure deeply.
(b) One must perform many good deeds.
(c) One must live in accordance with divine laws without complaining.
(d) One must live to destroy the enemies of God Almighty.

5. 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) Arjuna will turn into a pumpkin.
(d) Every pleasure Arjuna finds will be tainted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two paths did Krishna at the beginning of time for the pure of heart?

2. According to Krishna who are truly wise and fit for immortality?

3. Who assembles the army of the Pandavas?

4. What souls are bound in everything they do according to Krishna?

5. What does Krishna tell Arjuna is the goal of all work?

(see the answer key)

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