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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty-Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nirvana is what?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Unusual.
(c) The first step to paradise.
(d) The ground of interbeing.

2. Transforming by changing our behavior and practicing can bring suffering to an end and increase what?
(a) Hope.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Freedom.

3. Finding a way to earn a living that does not conflict with love and compassion can do what?
(a) Either bring pain or fear.
(b) Either bring joy or suffering.
(c) Bring peace and quiet.
(d) Bring joy and peace.

4. The Fourth Noble Truth is recognizing that the Eightfold Path of Right View, Thinking, Speech, Action, Livelihood, Diligence, Mindfulness and Concentration can do what?
(a) Lead us out of suffering.
(b) Guide us down the wrong path.
(c) Lead us to confusion.
(d) Lead us astray.

5. What is the second of the Five Faculties?
(a) Mindfulness.
(b) Faith in something reliable.
(c) Diligence.
(d) Insight or wisdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right Diligence or Effort involves what?

2. Right thinking leads to what?

3. "Bodhichitta" is what?

4. What is the fourth practice of Right Diligence?

5. Is concentration to ignore suffering?

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