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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 83 - 144).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Archbishop Tutu say people can find joy when there are so many terrible problems in the world?
(a) By giving up worldly possessions and moving to other countries to take part in aid efforts.
(b) By joining the teaching profession.
(c) By forging connection to others.
(d) By praying.

2. Where does Abrams write that he grew up as a child?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Scarsdale.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Detroit.

3. Which famous researcher whose work focused on emotions does Abrams cite in Part I?
(a) Robin Rose.
(b) Mark Zandi.
(c) Deborah Fallow.
(d) Paul Ekman.

4. What is the Tibetan word for envy?
(a) Mudita.
(b) Bonfen.
(c) Trakdok.
(d) Suka.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Buddhist term for the recognition of our interdependence?

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

3. What is the concept of Ubuntu?

4. Who was the white president of South Africa that Archbishop Tutu mentions in Part II?

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

(see the answer key)

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