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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. According to Krishna, what is worse than death for a man of honor?
(a) Being ignored.
(b) Fighting his relatives.
(c) Dishonor.
(d) Being teased.

2. When does Krishna say judgment is clouded?
(a) Judgement is clouded when it is obscured by anger.
(b) Judgement is clouded when it is obscured by emotion.
(c) Judgement is clouded when it is obscured by ignorance.
(d) Judgement is clouded when it is obscured by joy.

3. Unto whom does Krishna say abiding joy comes?
(a) To those who still their mind.
(b) To those who accomplish many good works.
(c) To those who give all of their possessions to the poor.
(d) To those who do not judge others.

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

5. According to Krishna where does reality lie?
(a) In scripture.
(b) In human trials and tribulations.
(c) In the temporal.
(d) In the eternal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the birth and dissolution of the cosmos take place according to Krishna?

3. What do the six months of the northern path of the sun lead souls to?

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

5. What are the three gunas?

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