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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Mahayana, The Great Vehicle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The great theme of the Perfection of Wisdom is _____.
(a) Striving.
(b) Emptiness.
(c) Leaving.
(d) Gladness.

2. The southern continent of Jambudvipa is known as the continent of the _____ tree.
(a) Cypress.
(b) Rose-apple.
(c) Birch.
(d) Liquid-amber.

3. Good conduct is seen in Buddhism as auspicious action or _____.
(a) Speaking.
(b) Faith.
(c) Praise.
(d) Merit.

4. One of a monk's four basic resources is medicine made of _____.
(a) The skin of frogs.
(b) Masticated birch leaves.
(c) Fermented urine.
(d) Boiled tree bark.

5. To whom did the Buddha teach dharma after he performed the miracle after his awakening?
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author concentrates on sustained expositions of Buddhist _____.

2. What are devas?

3. The river that flows through the area where the Buddha gathered a following is called _____.

4. The followers of Sarvastivada Abhidaharma argue that nirvana should be regarded as _____.

5. One of the five hindrances is _____.

(see the answer key)

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