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

2. According to Krishna what happens to us when our body is worn out?
(a) We treat our body very delicately.
(b) We realize we have never been anything but our body.
(c) Our life comes to an end.
(d) Our inner self acquires a new body.

3. What does Sanjaya say would resemble Krishna's revealed splendor?
(a) A million exploding stars.
(b) A billion harps playing music together.
(c) A thousand suns simultaneously rising.
(d) A hundred full moons on a still lake.

4. What is adhidaiva?
(a) Krishna's son.
(b) The imperishable Brahman.
(c) The supreme sacrifice.
(d) The eternal spirit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krishna say is the fate of those who have no faith in the supreme law of life?

2. What word best describes rajas?

3. What is adhiyajna?

4. What arises in the body?

5. What does Krishna do when someone is devoted to something with complete faith?

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