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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Religion by Discernment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 mother dying.
(c) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.

2. Where do the paths of the practice of selfless action and the renunciation of action lead?
(a) Nowhere.
(b) The same goal.
(c) Heaven and hell respectively.
(d) Different goals.

3. According to Krishna, what fulfills all human desire?
(a) The Devil.
(b) The Upanishads.
(c) The Father, Son and Holy spirit.
(d) The Devas.

4. How does Krishna say the wise master their senses?
(a) Through union with a woman.
(b) Through the practice of rituals.
(c) Through meditation.
(d) Through sacrifice.

5. Where do devotees of Krishna come?
(a) To church.
(b) To Krishna.
(c) To rebirth.
(d) To Delhi.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krishna urge Arjuna to reshape himself?

2. Who may be regarded as Krishna's very Self?

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

4. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?

5. On what should one sit while meditating?

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