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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. 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?
(a) His visa might have been revoked.
(b) The weather was very bad.
(c) He had prostate cancer and his doctors might have had to advise him not to travel.
(d) There had been an earthquake recently in India.

2. Who was the Dalai Lama's biology "tutor"?
(a) Anthony Forgione.
(b) Robert Livingston.
(c) Roman Farrow.
(d) Julia Nevry.

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

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

5. What is the Buddhist practice of mind training called?
(a) Marita.
(b) Subu.
(c) Lojong.
(d) Mudita.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desmond Tutu's official professional title?

2. What is the Buddhist phrase for taking pleasure in others' good fortune?

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

4. Who is the Dalai Lama's longtime translator?

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

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