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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?
(a) Reflexive listening.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Relaxation.
(d) Aspiring.

2. What does the author experience after finding her boyfriend "passionately embracing" another woman?
(a) An inability to release her own emotional energy.
(b) Absolute disgust with another human being.
(c) A deep sadness stemming from her unmet need to be loved.
(d) The horror of causing a tragedy after the rush of anger was released.

3. What does Chodron claim is the most difficult step in any practice?
(a) "Having the guts to experiment."
(b) "Allowing ourselves to begin something new."
(c) "Aknowledging that we are all churned up."
(d) "Listening to a teacher, and admitting that we do not know our own way."

4. What hope does Chodron write that we should abandon?
(a) Hope of earning love.
(b) Hope of fruition.
(c) Hope of change.
(d) Hope of growth.

5. What does Chodron write about categorizing things into "for" and "against"?
(a) Narrowing the mind.
(b) Efficient.
(c) Harder than focusing exclusively on the negative.
(d) Making it more difficult to find joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is threefold purity?

2. What is another term for the six strengths?

3. What aspiration does Chodron recommend to cultivate love and joy?

4. What ritual did Trungpa Rinpoche teach Chodron could be enjoyed?

5. What are the four limitless qualities?

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