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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. 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.

2. What does Krishna say is the only friend of the Self?
(a) The will.
(b) The heart.
(c) The mind.
(d) God.

3. What happens to the one who knows Krishna as his own divine Self?
(a) He breaks through the belief that he is the body and is not reborn as a separate creature.
(b) He understands all things and is reborn as someone stronger and more successful.
(c) He vanishes from existence, his physical essence consumed by the fire of God's knowledge.
(d) He understands his true nature to be his body.

4. According to Krishna, what cannot be pierced by weapons or burned by fire?
(a) Arjuna's chariot.
(b) Arjuna's body.
(c) The Self.
(d) Arjuna's palace.

5. Where is Arjuna when he surveys the armies?
(a) On the deck of his ship.
(b) In a mighty chariot.
(c) Deep in meditation.
(d) In the keep of his castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arjuna believe will happen to him if he kills Bhishma and Drona?

2. According to Krishna where does reality lie?

3. Who attains the goal of yoga according to Krishna?

4. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?

5. When does Krishna say judgment is clouded?

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