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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. Who is one of Archbishop Tutu's favorite mystics, mentioned in Part IV?
(a) Mason of Mowrey.
(b) Robert of Locksley.
(c) Julian of Norwich.
(d) Freeman of Gelburn.

2. Where was Abrams driving with Archbishop Tutu a decade before the publication of the book when they became stuck in traffic?
(a) Florida.
(b) Rome.
(c) Capetown.
(d) Barcelona.

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?
(a) External, materialistic values.
(b) Food.
(c) Religion.
(d) Cars.

4. Which researcher found that mild sadness can have some surprising benefits?
(a) Francine Swede.
(b) Sanglen Fonard.
(c) Joseph Forgas.
(d) Julia Mills.

5. Which primatologist believes that peace-making activities are extremely common in the animal kingdom?
(a) Jane Goodall.
(b) Francine Waters.
(c) Rachel Carson.
(d) Frans de Waal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been the evolutionary advantage of fear and anxiety, according to Archbishop Tutu?

2. What does Archbishop Tutu say is the difference between hope and optimism?

3. What does the Dalai Lama think of when he considers the act of eating?

4. Why are the Dalai Lama's flights frequently delayed or canceled?

5. How can tonglen be used to free someone from suffering?

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