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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 Chodron define bravery?
(a) Loving freely.
(b) Not having self-deception.
(c) Avoiding reactions in relationships.
(d) Being in the present moment.

2. Who is Jarvis Masters?
(a) A comedian.
(b) Chodron's former boyfriend.
(c) A man who was on death row.
(d) A bank robber that Chodron read about.

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

4. How do we begin to practice the four limitless qualities?
(a) We must believe in our own potential, and we may begin by creating a slogan that states what we want to embody.
(b) We try to love ourselves by making sure we are as comfortable as possible, and then try to help others be comfortable as well.
(c) We begin by wishing happiness for ourselves and our close circle, gradually widening the circle.
(d) We study the holy books with our spiritual teachers, and once we understand these qualities, we begin to meditate on them.

5. According to Chodron, what happens when we consciously try to fix faults in ourselves?
(a) We may have positive results, but they are uncertain.
(b) We are unable to access our feelings in a meaningful way.
(c) We can increase our suffering.
(d) We can hurt others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author claim that lojong slogans or the slogans of Atisha can help us do?

2. What made Geshe Chekawa interested in publicizing the lojong slogans?

3. What is threefold purity?

4. What is the first step to an aspiration for joy and happiness?

5. What does the author claim that bodhichitta training unlocks?

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