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

2. 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) Formality.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Prayer.

3. What does Jinpa point out that modern society has prioritized, to the detriment of society as a whole?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Faith.
(c) Independence.
(d) Captialism.

4. In what year did the Dalai Lama leave Tibet?
(a) 1959.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1942.

5. In Part I, what kind of creatures does Archbishop Tutu say human beings are?
(a) Fragile.
(b) Resilient.
(c) Changeable.
(d) Volatile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the Dalai Lama's flights frequently delayed or canceled?

2. What is the Sikh religion's holiest site that Abrams and Tutu visit?

3. Where is the Dalai Lama's residence in exile?

4. Where does Abrams write that he grew up as a child?

5. How many siblings did the Dalai Lama have who died in infancy?

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