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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does equanimity compare with our usual perspective?
(a) It is bigger.
(b) It is less confusing.
(c) It is happier.
(d) It is less happy.

2. Where did Atisha Dipankara take the bodhichitta teachings?
(a) From India to Latin America.
(b) From India to Tibet.
(c) From China to India.
(d) From Tibet to Japan.

3. What is the pirate's name in the traditional Buddhist story about a ship captain and a pirate?
(a) Angry Spearman.
(b) Bearded Bar.
(c) Lewis.
(d) Erik the Enojar.

4. What is "sharing the heart"?
(a) A simple practice.
(b) An old Zen idea about how to improve our quality of life.
(c) A prayer.
(d) A Buddhist rule for all serious warriors.

5. Why does Chodron write that rejoicing in things takes courage?
(a) Because we have to drop our complaining.
(b) Because we have to create a new story of our lives.
(c) Because we have to imagine more possibilities for ourselves.
(d) Because we have to think consistently about one thing for longer than we are used to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chodron write about "shoulds" and "should nots"?

2. What does Chondron claim is the essence of generosity?

3. Which of the following does Chodron recommend?

4. What does Chodron believe that we should do with the emotions related to our experiences?

5. What kind of harmful conduct does the warrior avoid?

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