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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 Abrams write that he is tempted to see humor as a universal index of?
(a) Gratitude.
(b) Spiritual development.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Humility.

2. What does the Dalai Lama say the Virgin Mary is a symbol of?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Love.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Sacrifice.

3. What does the Dalai Lama say is the advantage to having something go wrong?
(a) People drop their pretenses and act more normal, easing the tension.
(b) It helps people to try to solve problems together.
(c) It helps people laugh more.
(d) It reminds us of the uncertainty of life.

4. 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.

5. When did the first Democratic election in South Africa take place?
(a) 1980.
(b) 2000.
(c) 1994.
(d) 2004.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abrams's friend Gordon Wheeler say grief is the reminder of?

2. What does the Dalai Lama say genuine friendship is based upon?

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

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

5. What is the Sanskrit word for happiness?

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