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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 does Jinpa point out that modern society has prioritized, to the detriment of society as a whole?
(a) Captialism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Faith.
(d) Independence.

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) Capetown.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Rome.

3. What does Abrams write that he is tempted to see humor as a universal index of?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Humility.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Spiritual development.

4. Which country invaded Tibet, causing the Dalai Lama to go into exile in India?
(a) Hungary.
(b) China.
(c) Russia.
(d) Iran.

5. What kind of tea do Abrams, the Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Tutu drink each week?
(a) Green Tea.
(b) Earl Grey.
(c) English Breakfast.
(d) Darjeeling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Archbishop say is good at keeping him humble?

2. What does the Dalai Lama advise people to think about so that they will never feel lonely?

3. Which American civil rights leader is one of Archbishop Tutu's heroes?

4. What key paradox of Buddhism does Abrams point out in the section titled Acceptance: The Only Place?

5. What does Jinpa say is the true measure of spiritual development?

(see the answer key)

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