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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Religion of Faith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about the world of the senses?
(a) Pleasures conceived in the world of the senses have a beginning and an end and give birth to misery.
(b) The world of the senses is the source of salvation.
(c) The world of the senses does not exist.
(d) The world of the senses can lead an aspirant astray at first, but later may offer salvation.

2. According to Krishna, what may no one gain perfection by abstaining from?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Work.
(d) Food.

3. According to Krishna, what is beheld by only a few?
(a) The thrill of battle.
(b) The terror of death.
(c) The rising sun.
(d) The glory of the Self.

4. According to Krishna, what happens to those who perform all their actions in the spirit of service?
(a) They are to be considered fools.
(b) Their karma is dissolved.
(c) Their children are happy.
(d) They are born into a lower caste.

5. Where does the supreme Reality stand revealed according to Krishna?
(a) In the consciousness of those who are attached to their senses.
(b) In the consciousness of those who have conquered themselves.
(c) Everywhere.
(d) Nowhere.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arjuna ask of Krishna in this chapter?

2. Who does Arjuna say knows Krishna's real nature?

3. Of those who seek perfection, how many will realize the ultimate goal?

4. Where should one meditate?

5. What is the effect of Vishnu on Arjuna's heart?

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