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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Krishna, who thinks always, "I am not the doer?"
(a) Those without consciousness.
(b) Those whose consciousness is divided.
(c) Those with hightened consciousness.
(d) Those whose consciousness is unified.

5. According to Krishna, what do those who excel control?
(a) Children.
(b) Senses.
(c) Time.
(d) Wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unto whom does Krishna say abiding joy comes?

2. Where is Arjuna when he surveys the armies?

3. What does Krishna say is the only friend of the Self?

4. What do the foolish not look beyond?

5. According to Krishna, what cannot be pierced by weapons or burned by fire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Krishna's highest nature and how does it give every creature its existence?

2. How does Krishna say a sinner may become holy?

3. When does Krishna say a spiritual aspirant ascends to a unitive state?

4. What does Krishna say about those who follow the path of service?

5. What happens when dharma declines according to Krishna?

6. What are some of the metaphors Krishna gives for his nature in this chapter?

7. What specific instructions does Krishna give for dying?

8. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about work?

9. What does Krishna say about those who abstain from action to enjoy sensual pleasures?

10. What are some of the things Krishna says to describe his nature as the Lord?

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