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

2. What is the source of every selfless act according to Krishna?
(a) Drona.
(b) Brahman.
(c) Krishna.
(d) Vishnu.

3. For what do the ignorant work according to Krishna?
(a) Fame.
(b) Their own profit.
(c) The welfare of the whole world.
(d) Their family.

4. After Arjuna sinks into despair and falls silent what does Krishna say to him?
(a) Krishna stabs Arjuna in the hand.
(b) Krishna says Arjuna speaks with sincerity but his sorrow is without cause.
(c) Krishna laughs at Arjuna and urges him not to take life quite so seriously.
(d) Krishna rebukes Arjuna for weeping like a woman.

5. According to Sri Krishna, nothing is higher than what for a warrior?
(a) Dying in battle.
(b) A peaceful settlement of a conflict.
(c) A war against evil.
(d) A war against relations.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Arjuna, what happens when a family declines?

2. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?

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

4. Who is with Arjuna before the battle begins?

5. According to Arjuna what is the result of social chaos?

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