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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. According to Krishna, who thinks always, "I am not the doer?"
(a) Those whose consciousness is divided.
(b) Those with hightened consciousness.
(c) Those without consciousness.
(d) Those whose consciousness is unified.

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

3. What souls live in the body as its master?
(a) Those who honor their father and mother.
(b) Those who live for bodily pleasure.
(c) Those who enjoy material existence.
(d) Those who renounce attachment in all their deeds.

4. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?
(a) Krishna says Arjuna could go live alone in the mountains and be forgiven because of his sacrifice.
(b) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin by sharing Krishna's wisdom with another.
(c) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin with spiritual wisdom.
(d) Krishna says if Arjuna sells all of his possession he could cross beyond all sin.

5. Who attains the goal of yoga according to Krishna?
(a) Those who refrain from action.
(b) Those who enjoy sensual pleasure.
(c) Those who work without expectation of reward.
(d) Those who lack energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the person done, who indulges his senses for his own pleasure, ignoring the needs of others, according to Krishna?

2. What does Krishna say is the only friend of the Self?

3. After Arjuna sinks into despair and falls silent what does Krishna say to him?

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

5. How does Krishna urge Arjuna to reshape himself?

(see the answer key)

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