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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. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?
(a) Lack of education.
(b) Weather and climate issues.
(c) Problem of people's own making.
(d) Lack of resources.

2. What does Archbishop Tutu say is the difference between hope and optimism?
(a) Optimism spreads more easily than hope.
(b) Children are more likely to be optimists but adults are more likely to hope.
(c) Hope is more related to faith than optimism is.
(d) Optimism is more superficial, while hope is deeper and more enduring.

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

4. Which former U.S. Vice President did Archbishop Tutu tell a story about in Part II?
(a) Al Gore.
(b) Joe Biden.
(c) Robert Kennedy.
(d) Dan Quayle.

5. What does the Dalai Lama advise people to think about so that they will never feel lonely?
(a) Everyone has at least one friend.
(b) You can always find a pet to keep you company.
(c) You are never alone if God is in your life.
(d) There are seven billion people on the planet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Tibetan word for envy?

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

3. What is the concept of Ubuntu?

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

5. What does the Archbishop say brings most people's greatest joy?

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