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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is lhenchak?
(a) An Indian term for "practicality meeting creativity."
(b) A Tibetan term for how free-flowing love can go "astray."
(c) Tibetan for "missed opportunity to feel love."
(d) Happiness.

3. What is the synonym for sitting mediation used by Chodron?
(a) Relaxed meditation.
(b) Classic relaxation and meditation.
(c) Mindfulness-awareness practice.
(d) Easy meditation.

4. What is maitri called in the Shamhala teaching?
(a) "Placing our fearful mind in the cradle of loving kindness."
(b) "Being our own mother."
(c) "Avoiding hurting others to avoid feeling alone."
(d) "Learning through questions."

5. What does tonglen literally mean?
(a) Selflessness.
(b) Sending and taking.
(c) Materialism.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many steps does the aspiration practice for compassion have?

2. Which of the following does the author warn that meditation can become when meditation practitioners do not pay attention to their negative emotions?

3. Where does the title of the book come from?

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

5. What is the near enemy of loving-kindness?

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