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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. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?
(a) Krishna says Arjuna could go live alone in the mountains and be forgiven because of his sacrifice.
(b) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin with spiritual wisdom.
(c) Krishna says if Arjuna sells all of his possession he could cross beyond all sin.
(d) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin by sharing Krishna's wisdom with another.

2. How does Arjuna respond to Sri Krishna's advice from the previous chapter?
(a) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is very wise.
(b) Arjuna says Krishna's advice seems inconsistent.
(c) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is inspiring.
(d) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is foolish.

3. What does Krishna say happened to the practice of yoga through time?
(a) The practice of yoga became corrupted.
(b) The practice of yoga was discovered.
(c) The practice of yoga became enhanced.
(d) The practice of yoga was lost.

4. What does Krishna say it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without?
(a) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without performing action.
(b) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without self flagellation.
(c) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without fasting and prayer.
(d) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without assistance from a master.

5. What two paths did Krishna at the beginning of time for the pure of heart?
(a) The wide path and the smooth path.
(b) The contemplative path of spiritual wisdom and the active path of selfless service.
(c) The straight path and the narrow path.
(d) The path of sages and the path of kings.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krishna, the wise grieve for whom?

2. When does Krishna say judgment is clouded?

3. According to Krishna what happens to us when our body is worn out?

4. What satisfaction will Arjuna find from killing Dhritarashtra's sons?

5. Where do the paths of the practice of selfless action and the renunciation of action lead?

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