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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. Who is the South African leader Tutu speaks admiringly of and at length in Part I?
(a) Nelson Mandela.
(b) Moju Fremon.
(c) Idris Bell.
(d) Eric Erickson.

2. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?
(a) Problem of people's own making.
(b) Lack of resources.
(c) Weather and climate issues.
(d) Lack of education.

3. What is Desmond Tutu's official professional title?
(a) The High Priest of Zimbabwe.
(b) The Pastor of South Africa.
(c) Archbishop Emeritus of Southern Africa.
(d) The Pope of Rome.

4. What have scientists discovered too much stress does to a specific part of our biological makeup?
(a) Wears down the telomeres.
(b) Causes our pupils to dilate.
(c) Constricts blood vessels in the legs.
(d) Causes our white blood cells to grow bigger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the traditional scarf the Dalai Lama gives Tutu upon his arrival in India?

2. What is the word that means the opposite of taking pleasure in someone else's good fortune?

3. Who is Archbishop Tutu's wife?

4. What is the Sikh religion's holiest site that Abrams and Tutu visit?

5. Where does Abrams write that he grew up as a child?

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