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

2. What is the title of Nelson Mandela's book that Abrams quotes from?
(a) The Fight for Freedom.
(b) A Life in Exile.
(c) Finding Peace in Chaos.
(d) Notes to the Future.

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

4. 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) There are seven billion people on the planet.
(c) You are never alone if God is in your life.
(d) You can always find a pet to keep you company.

5. What role did Archbishop Tutu play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa?
(a) He was the lawyer called in to mediate discussions.
(b) He was the faith healer there.
(c) He was chairperson.
(d) He was the note-taker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Dalai Lama's biology "tutor"?

2. What does the Dalai Lama say is the advantage to having something go wrong?

3. What is the dessert that Archbishop Tutu most enjoys?

4. What color is the Dalai Lama's home?

5. What did researcher Elizabeth Dunn and colleagues discover about people's happiness when they spend money?

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