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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hanh suggest the reader to write the words, "Are you sure?" where they can be seen, and "What am I doing?"
(a) To remind us we are wrong.
(b) To remind us to release thinking and be in the present moment.
(c) To remind us to never be too sure.
(d) To remind us to question ourselves.

2. What is the Third Miracle of Mindfulness?
(a) To nourish others.
(b) To nourish yourself.
(c) To be present.
(d) To make others present.

3. What is a paramita?
(a) A parasite.
(b) An imperfect being.
(c) Perfection or perfect realization.
(d) A fear.

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

5. Hanh suggests meditating mindfully on what parts of the body?
(a) Each part.
(b) The inner parts.
(c) The organs.
(d) The outer parts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right Speech is speaking how?

2. Writing is a "deep practice" and should be done knowing our words will do what?

3. Right thinking leads to what?

4. Hanh recommends a _____________ gatha to remind us to live fully each day, not wasting our day, and being mindful with love and compassion.

5. Nirvana is what?

(see the answer key)

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