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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the six months of the northern path of the sun lead souls to?
(a) These months lead souls to pleasure.
(b) These months lead souls to sadness.
(c) These months lead souls to rebirth.
(d) These months lead souls to liberation.

3. Where does Krishna say they come from?
(a) They come from Akasha.
(b) They come from Maya.
(c) They come from Jesus.
(d) They come from Krishna.

4. According to Krishna what happens to us when our body is worn out?
(a) We realize we have never been anything but our body.
(b) We treat our body very delicately.
(c) Our inner self acquires a new body.
(d) Our life comes to an end.

5. Where is Krishna's eternal seed to be found?
(a) In every creature.
(b) In a jar on a mountain top.
(c) Only in the human heart.
(d) In a bowl in a valley.

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

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

8. What is the path of jnana?
(a) The path of sacrifice.
(b) The path of spiritual wisdom.
(c) The path of material abundance.
(d) The path of service.

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

10. 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 is inspiring.
(d) Arjuna says Krishna's advice seems inconsistent.

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

12. According to Sri Krishna, nothing is higher than what for a warrior?
(a) A war against relations.
(b) A war against evil.
(c) A peaceful settlement of a conflict.
(d) Dying in battle.

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

14. How does Krishna say a sinner becomes holy?
(a) A sinner becomes holy when she worships Krishna with firm resolve.
(b) A sinner becomes holy when she enjoys material creation.
(c) A sinner becomes holy when she practices Vedic rituals.
(d) A sinner becomes holy when she relaxes.

15. What does Krishna say is his true nature?
(a) The peace of death.
(b) The joy of birth.
(c) Transcendant of birth and death.
(d) Lightness of heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is adhibhuta?

2. When does Krishna say judgment is clouded?

3. For what do the wise work according to Krishna?

4. Who attains the goal of yoga according to Krishna?

5. How many people does Krishna say will seek perfection?

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