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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Introduction - pg. 78).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which famous researcher whose work focused on emotions does Abrams cite in Part I?
(a) Paul Ekman.
(b) Deborah Fallow.
(c) Robin Rose.
(d) Mark Zandi.

3. Why was the Dalai Lama prevented from coming to Tutu's own birthday celebration in South Africa?
(a) He had to stay behind for an important funeral.
(b) He could not miss an important religious celebration in the Tibetan Children's Village.
(c) He had become too ill to travel.
(d) The Chinese government pressured South Africa to deny him the visa he needed for travel.

4. What does the Dalai Lama say is an artificial posture that he rejects in favor of breaking down barriers between himself and others?
(a) Hand-shaking.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Formality.
(d) Tradition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abrams write in the Introduction that overshadowed his happy childhood?

2. Who is Archbishop Tutu's wife?

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

4. What kind of tea do Abrams, the Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Tutu drink each week?

5. In the Introduction, why did it look as if the Archbishop Tutu might not be able to make his travel arrangements to visit the Dalai Lama?

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