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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the opposite of mindfulness?
(a) Fear.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Thoughtlessness.
(d) Forgetfulness.

2. Incorrect perceptions are conditioned by the afflictions in us of what?
(a) Fear, hurt, pain, and uncertainty.
(b) Ignorance, craving, hatred, anger, and jealousy.
(c) Crazing, hatred, anger, and pain.
(d) Ignorance, fear, hurt, and pain.

3. Writing is a "deep practice" and should be done knowing our words will do what?
(a) Useless.
(b) Affect other people.
(c) Be remembered.
(d) Be forgotten quickly.

4. Impermanence and nonself are _____________.
(a) Unusual.
(b) The same.
(c) Unique.
(d) Different.

5. Does Buddhism ask for blind faith?
(a) Yes, somewhat.
(b) Yes, often.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, absolutely.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Bodhichitta" is what?

2. Finding a way to earn a living that does not conflict with love and compassion can do what?

3. What example of being present and mindful does the author use, which gives the work merit?

4. Hanh feels we need to be mindful of what?

5. When we recognize suffering and look deeply into it, we are practicing what?

(see the answer key)

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