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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Chodron recommend?
(a) Remember only positive moments from the past.
(b) Relax slowly into meditation, and it will be less strenuous on your body.
(c) Do not eat food that will make your mind race.
(d) Do not expect applause.

2. What is the first lord of materialism?
(a) Function.
(b) Sensuality.
(c) Personal style.
(d) Form.

3. What does the author argue that we do to sow the seeds of our own suffering?
(a) "Most of us focus our energies on problems."
(b) "Most of us believe that we are separate from others, and seek only our own good."
(c) "Most of us keep strengthening our negative habits."
(d) "Most of us fail to notice that the world is full of love."

4. What are the three characteristics of human existence?
(a) Impermanence, egolessness, and suffering.
(b) Change, adaptation, and unsatisfied expectations.
(c) Love, hope, and peace.
(d) Mediocrity, disinterest, and distraction.

5. Who are the two witnesses that Chodron writes about?
(a) The male and female.
(b) The inner and outer critic.
(c) The teacher and student.
(d) The self and other.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do we begin to practice the four limitless qualities?

2. What does the author compare with the rawness of a broken heart?

3. What does Chodron claim is the most difficult step in any practice?

4. What does the author cite Trungpa RInpoche as teaching?

5. What hope does Chodron write that we should abandon?

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