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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Religion by Devotion to the One Supreme God.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Krishna urge Arjuna to reshape himself?
(a) Through the power of his mind.
(b) Through the power of his muscles.
(c) Through the power of his heart.
(d) Through the power of his will.

4. What does Krishna say is his true nature?
(a) Transcendant of birth and death.
(b) The joy of birth.
(c) The peace of death.
(d) Lightness of heart.

5. What is Nirvana?
(a) A painful state where one is purged of sin.
(b) A lonely place where one is punished for sin.
(c) An illusion.
(d) The state of abiding peace and joy in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krishna say the true Self may be realized?

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

3. According to Krishna what happens to us when our body is worn out?

4. What does Krishna say the Lord of this world does not partake in?

5. According to Krishna who are truly wise and fit for immortality?

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