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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. In the Introduction, why did it look as if the Archbishop Tutu might not be able to make his travel arrangements to visit the Dalai Lama?
(a) There had been an earthquake recently in India.
(b) His visa might have been revoked.
(c) He had prostate cancer and his doctors might have had to advise him not to travel.
(d) The weather was very bad.

2. What is the Dalai Lama's birth name?
(a) Tenzin Gyatso.
(b) Jinpin Snodge.
(c) Parpal Nunes.
(d) Gaya Teneo.

3. Which famous researcher whose work focused on emotions does Abrams cite in Part I?
(a) Deborah Fallow.
(b) Robin Rose.
(c) Mark Zandi.
(d) Paul Ekman.

4. What injury does Abrams say his own father suffered recently?
(a) Torn ligament in the shoulder.
(b) Traumatic brain injury.
(c) Broken leg.
(d) Broken wrist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What story did Archbishop Tutu use in Rwanda to help make people there laugh in the midst of great pain?

3. What does Abrams say acceptance is the opposite of?

4. What does the Dalai Lama say is the goal of human life?

5. What famous honor did both Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama both receive?

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