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

2. What is the Sanskrit word for suffering?
(a) Sukha.
(b) Romulan.
(c) Humus.
(d) Dukkha.

3. What is the Buddhist phrase for taking pleasure in others' good fortune?
(a) Ramala.
(b) Mafala.
(c) Mudita.
(d) Setu.

4. What is the Buddhist tradition of eating that the Dalai Lama follows?
(a) He eats just one meal a day, lunch.
(b) He eats three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(c) He eats only two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.
(d) He eats only snacks all day.

5. How does Archbishop Tutu say people can find joy when there are so many terrible problems in the world?
(a) By giving up worldly possessions and moving to other countries to take part in aid efforts.
(b) By praying.
(c) By forging connection to others.
(d) By joining the teaching profession.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the Dalai Lama tell Tutu he prays for every day upon waking?

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

3. What is the Buddhist practice of mind training called?

4. What is the phrase meaning the unsatisfactory nature of pursuing pleasure?

5. According to the Dalai Lama, an excess of which of the following often causes stress?

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