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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, what is beheld by only a few?
(a) The glory of the Self.
(b) The thrill of battle.
(c) The rising sun.
(d) The terror of death.

2. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?
(a) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his father 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 mother dying.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.

3. According to Krishna, what binds a person to continual rebirth?
(a) Love.
(b) Worship of false gods.
(c) Enmity.
(d) Attachment to the fruits of one's actions.

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

5. According to Arjuna what is the result of social chaos?
(a) Social chaos is a sign of the end of times.
(b) Social chaos disrupts the process of spiritual evolution.
(c) Social chaos brings justice to the poor.
(d) Social chaos creates many joyful parties.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Dhritarashtra's family and the Pandavas gather to fight?

2. According to Krishna, what fulfills all human desire?

3. According to Krishna, what do those who excel control?

4. Who is with Arjuna before the battle begins?

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

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