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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Is concentration to ignore suffering?
(a) No.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Yes.
(d) Sometimes.

2. In our consciousness we have ___________________ seeds, or roots that we can identify with mindfulness.
(a) Weak seeds.
(b) Wholesome or unwholesome.
(c) Few seed.
(d) Many seeds.

3. Mindful breathing and meditation can help us with what?
(a) Compassionate thinking.
(b) Compassionate listening.
(c) Compassionate speaking.
(d) Compassionate acting.

4. How many months of mindfulness and enjoying the present moment brings real happiness, according to Hahn?
(a) Nine to twelve months.
(b) One to three months.
(c) Six to nine months.
(d) Three to six months.

5. The first four miracles of mindfulness belong to the first aspect of meditation known as __________.
(a) Shamhara.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Sithartha.
(d) Shamatha.

Short Answer Questions

1. How should we treat our suffering?

2. What is the most important aspect of Right Diligence?

3. Right thinking leads to what?

4. After experiencing perfect awakening, the Buddha had to do what?

5. What does nonself say?

(see the answer key)

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