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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what do the ignorant work according to Krishna?
(a) Fame.
(b) Their family.
(c) The welfare of the whole world.
(d) Their own profit.

2. Of those who seek perfection, how many will realize the ultimate goal?
(a) Very few.
(b) All.
(c) None.
(d) Very many.

3. 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.

4. Where do all creatures find their existence?
(a) In Akasha.
(b) In suffering.
(c) On Earth.
(d) In Krishna.

5. According to Krishna, what fulfills all human desire?
(a) The Devil.
(b) The Devas.
(c) The Upanishads.
(d) The Father, Son and Holy spirit.

6. For what do the wise work according to Krishna?
(a) Their own profit.
(b) Their family.
(c) Fame.
(d) The welfare of the whole world.

7. What does Krishna say is his action?
(a) Krishna has no action.
(b) Destruction and the dissolution of the universe.
(c) Creation and the bringing forth of creatures.
(d) Laughing and playing.

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

9. What is the dwelling place of those who have destroyed their family dharma?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) The saloon.
(d) The desert.

10. 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.

11. What does Arjuna do at the very end of the chapter?
(a) Arjuna throws down his bow and arrow and sits down in his chariot in the middle of the battle field.
(b) Arjuna commands his army to charge, and he is shot through the heart with an arrow.
(c) Arjuna collapses weeping in the arms of Sri Krishna, and begs to be taken to his palace.
(d) Arjuna says emphatically that he no longer wishes to dwell on earth, and promptly ascends into heaven.

12. Who does Krishna say will come to him?
(a) Those who remember him at birth.
(b) Those who remember him all their lives.
(c) Anyone.
(d) Those who remember him at the time of death.

13. According to Krishna, how may one be released from Karma?
(a) One must perform many good deeds.
(b) One must seek to enjoy pleasure deeply.
(c) One must live in accordance with divine laws without complaining.
(d) One must live to destroy the enemies of God Almighty.

14. Who does Krishna say is the supreme poet?
(a) Sanjaya.
(b) The Lord.
(c) Arjuna.
(d) Dhritarashtra.

15. What does Krishna say is the only enemy of the Self?
(a) The heart.
(b) The mind.
(c) The will.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whose needs will Krishna provide?

2. What is the path of jnana?

3. What is the only creature that is not subject to rebirth according to Krishna?

4. What is adhidaiva?

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

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