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

2. Who is the Dalai Lama's longtime translator?
(a) Thupten Jinpa.
(b) Jasmine Jorge.
(c) Hoy Nguyen.
(d) Roman Fellows.

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

4. Which young leader in South Africa was assassinated, deeply hurting Archbishop Tutu?
(a) Marion Barry.
(b) Katri Ballard.
(c) Marlon Jamison.
(d) Chris Hani.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country invaded Tibet, causing the Dalai Lama to go into exile in India?

2. What role did Archbishop Tutu play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa?

3. On the first day of Abrams's interviews with the Dalai Lama and Tutu, what does the Dalai Lama say people are too focused upon?

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

5. What is mental immunity, according to the Dalai Lama?

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