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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Religion by Attaining the Supreme.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the path for aspirants seeking to climb the mountain of spiritual awareness according to Krishna?
(a) Selfless work.
(b) Pleasure seeking.
(c) Inaction.
(d) Playing music.

2. Who does Krishna say is the father, mother and grandfather of the universe?
(a) Krishna says that he is.
(b) Krishna says Sanjaya is.
(c) Krishna says Dhritarashtra is.
(d) Krishna says Vishnu is.

3. What does Arjuna tell Krishna he longs for at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Arjuna tells Krishna he longs to see him as the supreme ruler of creation.
(b) Arjuna tells Krishna he longs to fall in love with a beautiful princess.
(c) Arjuna tells Krishna he longs for a large castle in the mountains.
(d) Arjuna tells Krishna he longs to possess Krishna's power himself.

4. What two paths did Krishna at the beginning of time for the pure of heart?
(a) The wide path and the smooth path.
(b) The straight path and the narrow path.
(c) The contemplative path of spiritual wisdom and the active path of selfless service.
(d) The path of sages and the path of kings.

5. What are those who "know" truly free from according to Krishna?
(a) Smiles and laughter.
(b) Dishonor and scandal.
(c) Success and failure.
(d) Pride and deceit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Krishna say is the supreme poet?

2. Through what does Krishna say he nourishes all plants?

3. What souls are bound in everything they do according to Krishna?

4. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about the world of the senses?

5. What does Krishna say tamas binds us to?

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