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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. What is mental immunity, according to the Dalai Lama?
(a) A special diet meant to fortify the mind.
(b) Thinking of positive imagery to replace negative images in one's mind.
(c) Learning to avoid the destructive emotions and to develop positive ones.
(d) Breathing techniques that offer a person resilience.

2. What is the Sanskrit word for happiness?
(a) Romulan.
(b) Dukkha.
(c) Sukha.
(d) Humus.

3. What is the Buddhist tradition of eating that the Dalai Lama follows?
(a) He eats just one meal a day, lunch.
(b) He eats only snacks all day.
(c) He eats three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(d) He eats only two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.

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

5. Who does Tutu bring with him to visit the Dalai Lama?
(a) Leanne.
(b) Marcia.
(c) Mpho.
(d) Ramona.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of traditional beads do followers of the Dalai Lama use to pray?

3. How many siblings did the Dalai Lama have who died in infancy?

4. Which researcher found that mild sadness can have some surprising benefits?

5. What is the Sanskrit word for suffering?

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