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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 145 - 213).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, what kind of creatures does Archbishop Tutu say human beings are?
(a) Fragile.
(b) Resilient.
(c) Volatile.
(d) Changeable.

2. Where does the Dalai Lama celebrate his eightieth birthday?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) His birthplace in Tibet.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) The Tibetan Children's Village in India.

3. How long does the Dalai Lama tell Tutu he prays for every day upon waking?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

4. Archbishop Tutu says he feels that each individual is which of the following "in the making"?
(a) A miracle.
(b) A myth.
(c) A monstrosity.
(d) A masterpiece.

5. How long had the Dalai Lama been in exile at the time of the book's writing?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 40 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 56 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been the evolutionary advantage of fear and anxiety, according to Archbishop Tutu?

2. What does the Dalai Lama recall the Tibetan saying about wisdom says?

3. What does the Dalai Lama advise people to think about so that they will never feel lonely?

4. What is the Buddhist practice of mind training called?

5. The Dalai Lama teaches that pain is inevitable, but suffering is which of the following?

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