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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first stage of the Third Noble Truth, of what are we not aware?
(a) Ourselves.
(b) Freedom and happiness.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Love.

2. In the second turning we encourage ourselves to do what?
(a) Learn, reflect and practice.
(b) Ignore, accept, and understand.
(c) Listen, speak, communicate.
(d) Accept. understand, decide.

3. We must practice what to understand the Four Noble Truths?
(a) The twelve turnings of the wheel of Dharma.
(b) Quiet.
(c) Patience.
(d) Mindfulness.

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) Lead us astray.
(c) Guide us down the wrong path.
(d) Lead us to confusion.

5. Are any views the absolute truth?
(a) Yes, some.
(b) Yes, many.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, only a few.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months of mindfulness and enjoying the present moment brings real happiness, according to Hahn?

2. Hanh explains that Buddha was a man who suffered, and that we can enter his heart now only because we ______________.

3. It is vital to keep our bodies, hearts and minds open to truth rather than what?

4. Whatever we think will make us happy can often be what?

5. Buddha claimed to have gone to the end of the path of suffering and gained what?

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