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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 does Sanjaya say Krishna appeared with an infinite number of?
(a) Clocks.
(b) Bottles.
(c) Faces.
(d) Cows.

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

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

4. How does Arjuna respond to Sri Krishna's advice from the previous chapter?
(a) Arjuna says Krishna's advice seems inconsistent.
(b) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is inspiring.
(c) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is foolish.
(d) Arjuna says Krishna's advice is very wise.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?

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

3. What satisfaction will Arjuna find from killing Dhritarashtra's sons?

4. Where do the paths of the practice of selfless action and the renunciation of action lead?

5. Where does Krishna say true sustenance may be found?

(see the answer key)

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