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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The self is characterized as _____ in the early Upanisads.
(a) Concrete.
(b) Symbolic.
(c) Ungraspable.
(d) Creative.

2. _____ are regarded as ultimate bits of matter, which is similar in concept to dharma.
(a) Stardust particles.
(b) Molecules.
(c) Atoms.
(d) Gases.

3. The linking of different lives into a causal series is understood as a particular function of _____.
(a) Externally-caused phenomena.
(b) Auditory phenomena.
(c) Mental phenomena.
(d) Physical phenomena.

4. _____ is the beginning of the Buddhist path.
(a) Awakening.
(b) Faith in the Buddha.
(c) Rebirth.
(d) Birth.

5. The sravaka in the Mahayana tradition is a _____.
(a) Fallen monk.
(b) Lay person.
(c) King.
(d) Disciple.

6. One of the five hindrances is _____.
(a) Dogma.
(b) Oblation.
(c) Sensual desire.
(d) Piety.

7. One of the four elements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Sand.
(b) Earth.
(c) Time.
(d) Wood.

8. Flowers, incense, and lamps are _____ in modern Buddhism.
(a) Discards.
(b) Bribes.
(c) Distractions.
(d) Offerings.

9. One of the four elements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Space.
(b) Soma.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Fire.

10. One of the five hindrances is _____.
(a) Attention deficit.
(b) Encouragement.
(c) Dyslexia.
(d) Excitement and depression.

11. Karma is a being's _____ of body, speech, and mind.
(a) Inward expression.
(b) Intentional actions.
(c) Forced reactions.
(d) Outward denial.

12. The four _____ are from the realm of the Supreme Gods.
(a) Great Brahmas.
(b) Gods who Delight in Creation.
(c) Yama Gods.
(d) Contented Gods.

13. To understand the duhkha is precisely to reach the _____ of the world.
(a) Destinations.
(b) Limits.
(c) Actions.
(d) Importance.

14. The Brahmajala Sutta is a discourse on the ____.
(a) Total being.
(b) Karmic wheel.
(c) Supreme net.
(d) Abhidharma.

15. The moment of attaining one of the paths and fruits of stream-attainment is called _____.
(a) Vipaka.
(b) Jhana.
(c) Ahetuka.
(d) Kusala.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the four elements in Buddhism is _____.

2. The Buddha apparently approved of worship at _____.

3. Good conduct is seen in Buddhism as auspicious action or _____.

4. The Mahayana Lankavatara Sutra explicitly argues against _____.

5. The bodhisattva turns away from samsara as a place of _____.

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