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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. What is the Dalai Lama's hall hung with?
(a) Tapestries that show scenes of Rome.
(b) Bright thankgkas.
(c) Prayer pages.
(d) Letters from followers.

2. In Part III, a Tibetan goes that adversities can turn into which of the following?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Good opportunities.

3. What color is the Dalai Lama's traditional robe?
(a) Green.
(b) Navy blue.
(c) Maroon.
(d) Black.

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

5. What is the root of the word "humility"?
(a) The Latin word for earth or soil, humus.
(b) The Greek word for ground, humulus.
(c) The Greek word for fondness, humira.
(d) The Latin word for compassion, humo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have scientists discovered too much stress does to a specific part of our biological makeup?

2. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?

3. How long had the Dalai Lama been in exile at the time of the book's writing?

4. What is the Buddhist tradition of eating that the Dalai Lama follows?

5. Which famous researcher whose work focused on emotions does Abrams cite in Part I?

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