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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?
(a) Lack of education.
(b) Lack of resources.
(c) Weather and climate issues.
(d) Problem of people's own making.

2. What is the Sanskrit word for suffering?
(a) Sukha.
(b) Dukkha.
(c) Humus.
(d) Romulan.

3. Archbishop Tutu says he feels that each individual is which of the following "in the making"?
(a) A monstrosity.
(b) A miracle.
(c) A myth.
(d) A masterpiece.

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

5. What is the Buddhist tradition of eating that the Dalai Lama follows?
(a) He eats just one meal a day, lunch.
(b) He eats three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(c) He eats only snacks all day.
(d) He eats only two meals a day, breakfast and dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What neuropsychiatrist's work does Abrams quote in Part II about anger?

2. Which country invaded Tibet, causing the Dalai Lama to go into exile in India?

3. What personal story about grief does the Dalai Lama share?

4. What does Archbishop Tutu say hope is the antidote to?

5. What does the Dalai Lama advise people to think about so that they will never feel lonely?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part I, what does Archbishop Tutu say ultimately leads to people's greatest experiences of joy?

2. In Part I, what daily routine do the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop share related to their prayer schedule?

3. In the Introduction, why does Abrams say Archbishop Tutu might not have been able to travel to take part in the talks that made up the material for the book?

4. In Part I, what frightening personal story does Abrams share about his own family?

5. In the Introduction, what distinction does Tutu make between joy and happiness?

6. In Part I, how does Abrams explain the so-called hedonic treadmill?

7. In Part I, what kind of relationship does the Dalai Lama tell Archbishop Tutu he considers their relationship to be a bit like?

8. In Part II, what is the main difference between how the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu advise people to handle feelings of envy?

9. In Part II, what is the meaning of Archbishop Tutu's phrase "you are a masterpiece in the making" (92)?

10. In Part II, what does the Dalai Lama identify as the connection between fear and anger?

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