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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 145 - 213).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Dalai Lama say impermanence happens?
(a) Because of gratitude.
(b) Because of disease.
(c) Because of interdependence.
(d) Because of anger.

2. What kind of perspective does the Dalai Lama urge his followers to try to take?
(a) Narrower.
(b) Wider or larger.
(c) More intellectual.
(d) More colorful.

3. Who is one of the world's leading experts on the science of the unconscious?
(a) Bergman Nord.
(b) Jennifer Hutchins.
(c) John Bargh.
(d) Rowley Hawkins.

4. What is the word that means the opposite of taking pleasure in someone else's good fortune?
(a) Schadenfreude.
(b) Envy.
(c) Ruthlessness.
(d) Anger.

5. According to the Dalai Lama, an excess of which of the following often causes stress?
(a) Too much money.
(b) Too much ambition and expectation.
(c) Too much faith in God.
(d) Too many family members close by.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Buddhist term for the recognition of our interdependence?

2. The Dalai Lama references a study in Part III that linked a greater risk of heart attack to which of the following?

3. What does Archbishop say is the upside about China invading Tibet?

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

5. Who was the white president of South Africa that Archbishop Tutu mentions in Part II?

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