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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 215 - 289).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been the evolutionary advantage of fear and anxiety, according to Archbishop Tutu?
(a) Tribalism.
(b) Finding food.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Survival.

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

3. What is the dessert that the Dalai Lama most enjoys?
(a) Chocolate cake.
(b) Lemon meringue pie.
(c) Tibetan rice pudding.
(d) Blueberry pie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Archbishop Tutu play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa?

2. How many pillars of joy are there?

3. What does Archbishop Tutu think about the nature of humans?

4. Who is the South African leader Tutu speaks admiringly of and at length in Part I?

5. Why does the Dalai Lama say he would prefer hell to heaven?

(see the answer key)

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