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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Virtue in Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is with Arjuna before the battle begins?
(a) Dhritarashtra.
(b) The Prime Minister of India.
(c) Sri Krishna.
(d) Sanjaya.

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

4. According to Krishna, what may no one gain perfection by abstaining from?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Food.
(d) Work.

5. According to Arjuna, what happens when a family declines?
(a) Morality vanishes.
(b) Women weep constantly.
(c) There is a widespread famine.
(d) Ancient traditions are destroyed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what do the ignorant work according to Krishna?

3. According to Krishna, what is beheld by only a few?

4. According to Krishna, how may one be released from Karma?

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

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