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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 83 - 144).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Dalai Lama say genuine friendship is based upon?
(a) Trust.
(b) Family.
(c) Shared experiences.
(d) Humor.

2. Which sociologist's research on loneliness does Abrams cite in Part II?
(a) Lynn Smith-Lovin.
(b) Lauren Squandre.
(c) James Lavin.
(d) Biran Mowley.

3. Where does the Dalai Lama celebrate his eightieth birthday?
(a) His birthplace in Tibet.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) The Tibetan Children's Village in India.

4. What is the Tibetan word for envy?
(a) Suka.
(b) Trakdok.
(c) Bonfen.
(d) Mudita.

5. The Dalai Lama teaches that pain is inevitable, but suffering is which of the following?
(a) Wrong.
(b) Positive.
(c) Optional.
(d) Necessary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year did the Dalai Lama leave Tibet?

3. Which researcher found that mild sadness can have some surprising benefits?

4. Which young leader in South Africa was assassinated, deeply hurting Archbishop Tutu?

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

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