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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. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?
(a) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his father dying.
(b) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.
(c) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his mother dying.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.

2. According to Krishna, what have those done who are established in the Self?
(a) They have learned to hate their father and mother.
(b) They have renounced all selfish attachments.
(c) They have forgotten their true nature.
(d) They have abandoned everyone they know.

3. Who assembles the army of the Pandavas?
(a) Krishna.
(b) Sanjaya.
(c) Yudhishthira.
(d) Drona.

4. How many people does Krishna say will seek perfection?
(a) Many millions.
(b) One person in many thousands.
(c) One person in many millions.
(d) One person in many hundreds.

5. What is Krishna's motivation for destroying the darkness of ignorance?
(a) Affection.
(b) Lust.
(c) Greed.
(d) Compassion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Krishna say will be swiftly rescued from the cycle of birth and death?

2. What does Arjuna say is Krishna's place among the gods?

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

4. For whose needs will Krishna provide?

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

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