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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. What word best describes rajas?
(a) Lethargic.
(b) Passionate.
(c) Pure.
(d) Funny.

2. How does Arjuna say the gods behave toward Krishna?
(a) Arjuna says the gods run from mighty Krishna.
(b) Arjuna says the gods mock Krishna.
(c) Arjuna says the gods ignore Krishna.
(d) Arjuna says the gods greet Krishna in fear.

3. Who is the author of the scriptures?
(a) Gandhi.
(b) Dhritarashtra.
(c) Krishna.
(d) Arjuna.

4. How does Krishna's devotee look upon friend and foe?
(a) Krishna's devotee looks on both with equal regard.
(b) Krishna's devotee loves friends and hates foes.
(c) Krishna's devotee hates friends and loves foes.
(d) Krishna's devotee interacts with no one.

5. To whom does Krishna give spiritual wisdom?
(a) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who love eating.
(b) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who deny themselves all pleasure.
(c) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those who offer sacrifices.
(d) Krishna gives spiritual wisdom to those steadfast in love and devotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sanjaya say would resemble Krishna's revealed splendor?

2. Krishna says some people have divine tendencies. What does he say others have?

3. What kind of food do sattvic people prefer?

4. If Arjuna is unable to still his mind, what does Krishna recommend?

5. Why do neither gods nor sages know Krishna's origins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the relationship between Purusha and prakriti?

2. What does Krishna explain to Arjuna in this chapter?

3. How does Krishna enable Arjuna to see his immortal nature?

4. What is the difference between the two kinds of renunciation?

5. Why does Arjuna apologize to Krishna?

6. What are the limits to Krishna's divine power?

7. How do those ruled by each of the gunas worship?

8. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about the path to the Unrevealed?

9. With what kind of person is Krishna in love?

10. What are some of the most glorious of Krishna's divine powers?

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