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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 291 - 348).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the root of the word humor?
(a) The Latin word humora, meaning miracle.
(b) The same as the root for humanity: humus.
(c) The Greek word humira, meaning work.
(d) The Latin word huma, meaning connection.

3. What remedy for envy does the Archbishop offer?
(a) Joy.
(b) Anger.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Gratitude.

4. What does the Dalai Lama recall the Tibetan saying about wisdom says?
(a) Wisdom is like rice - it is better when shared.
(b) Wisdom is like hard work - it yields great benefits.
(c) Wisdom is like rainwater - both gather in low places.
(d) Wisdom is like storytelling - it requires a group of people to work well.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Dalai Lama say forgiveness is a sign of?

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

4. What phrase of the Dalai Lama's regarding handling difficulties in life is Abrams particularly struck by in Part III?

5. What is the title of Nelson Mandela's book that Abrams quotes from?

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