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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 291 - 348).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the Buddhist phrase for taking pleasure in others' good fortune?
(a) Setu.
(b) Mafala.
(c) Mudita.
(d) Ramala.

3. What phrase of the Dalai Lama's regarding handling difficulties in life is Abrams particularly struck by in Part III?
(a) Handling the stone.
(b) Rising to the occasion.
(c) Passing through difficulties.
(d) Finding your inner strength.

4. Why was the Dalai Lama prevented from coming to Tutu's own birthday celebration in South Africa?
(a) The Chinese government pressured South Africa to deny him the visa he needed for travel.
(b) He had to stay behind for an important funeral.
(c) He could not miss an important religious celebration in the Tibetan Children's Village.
(d) He had become too ill to travel.

5. What does the term askaris refer to?
(a) Members of the Hutu tribe.
(b) Members of the African National Congress who turned and supported government forces.
(c) Freedom fighters in Northern Ireland.
(d) Members of the Tutsi tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Dalai Lama say about Archbishop Tutu's father?

2. What does Archbishop Tutu say is the difference between hope and optimism?

3. What does the Archbishop say is the natural response when someone hits you?

4. According to Abrams, what is generosity the natural outgrowth of?

5. Which of the following is a pillar of the heart?

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