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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Religion by Renouncing Fruit of Works.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sri Krishna tell Arjuna all paths lead?
(a) Krishna says all paths lead to him.
(b) Krishna says all paths lead to destruction.
(c) Krishna says all paths lead to higher birth.
(d) Krishna says all paths lead to Bombay.

2. What does Krishna say happened to the practice of yoga through time?
(a) The practice of yoga was discovered.
(b) The practice of yoga was lost.
(c) The practice of yoga became enhanced.
(d) The practice of yoga became corrupted.

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

4. What does Arjuna do at the very end of the chapter?
(a) Arjuna says emphatically that he no longer wishes to dwell on earth, and promptly ascends into heaven.
(b) Arjuna commands his army to charge, and he is shot through the heart with an arrow.
(c) Arjuna throws down his bow and arrow and sits down in his chariot in the middle of the battle field.
(d) Arjuna collapses weeping in the arms of Sri Krishna, and begs to be taken to his palace.

5. According to Krishna, how may one be released from Karma?
(a) One must live in accordance with divine laws without complaining.
(b) One must live to destroy the enemies of God Almighty.
(c) One must seek to enjoy pleasure deeply.
(d) One must perform many good deeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?

2. According to Krishna, the wise grieve for whom?

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

4. According to Krishna, what is worse than death for a man of honor?

5. What is the dwelling place of those who have destroyed their family dharma?

(see the answer key)

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