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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 recall the Tibetan saying about wisdom says?
(a) Wisdom is like hard work - it yields great benefits.
(b) Wisdom is like rainwater - both gather in low places.
(c) Wisdom is like storytelling - it requires a group of people to work well.
(d) Wisdom is like rice - it is better when shared.

2. What does the Dalai Lama say is first necessary before one can bestow kindness on someone else?
(a) One must first learn to donate to charities.
(b) One must first learn to show kindness to oneself.
(c) One must first find God.
(d) One must first learn to show kindness to one's family.

3. Which young leader in South Africa was assassinated, deeply hurting Archbishop Tutu?
(a) Marlon Jamison.
(b) Chris Hani.
(c) Katri Ballard.
(d) Marion Barry.

4. What does Abrams write in the Introduction that overshadowed his happy childhood?
(a) Addiction.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Depression.
(d) Illness.

5. What is the name of the traditional scarf the Dalai Lama gives Tutu upon his arrival in India?
(a) Khata.
(b) Bundu.
(c) Romono.
(d) Felica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Dalai Lama think of when he considers the act of eating?

2. What is one translation of mudita that the Dalai Lama brings up in relation to envy?

3. How long had the Dalai Lama been in exile at the time of the book's writing?

4. What does the Dalai Lama say happens to people who have no difficulties and are always relaxed?

5. What is the Sanskrit word for suffering?

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