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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Religion by Attaining the Supreme.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?
(a) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his mother dying.
(b) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his father dying.
(c) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.

2. Where does Krishna say they come from?
(a) They come from Jesus.
(b) They come from Akasha.
(c) They come from Maya.
(d) They come from Krishna.

3. How does Krishna urge Arjuna to reshape himself?
(a) Through the power of his heart.
(b) Through the power of his mind.
(c) Through the power of his will.
(d) Through the power of his muscles.

4. According to Krishna, the standards that outstanding persons create will be followed by whom?
(a) Other outstanding persons.
(b) The whole world.
(c) Pious men and women.
(d) Unexceptional persons.

5. If Arjuna is unable to still his mind, what does Krishna recommend?
(a) Krishna has no further recommendations.
(b) Krishna recommends that Arjuna find a loving wife to absorb his thoughts.
(c) Krishna recommends that Arjuna learn to still his mind through the regular practice of meditation.
(d) Krishna recommends that Arjuna give up because he will never attain the supreme goal.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sri Krishna, nothing is higher than what for a warrior?

2. What does Krishna say is the source from which all creatures evolve?

3. What souls live in the body as its master?

4. What word best describes tamas?

5. What does Krishna say brings immediate peace?

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