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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are students taught to bow to others and to objects in the Zen tradition?
(a) To show respect.
(b) To demonstrate their devotion to others.
(c) To demonstrate their status.
(d) To show humility.

2. What did the mother who wanted to help her heroin addicted son feel during her aspiration?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Fearful.
(d) Overwhelmed.

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

4. What poet does the author quote as saying, "If I don't get a vision on Desolation Peak, then my name ain't William Blake."
(a) William Blake.
(b) Anne Sexton.
(c) John Billings.
(d) Jack Kerouac.

5. What kind of harmful conduct does the warrior avoid?
(a) Nonvirtuous action.
(b) Failure.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the traditional aspiration used in formal maitri training?

2. What is Chodron's tone in Chapter 15?

3. What does Chondron claim is required to forgive?

4. What relationship does Chodron claim we are predisposed to have with others?

5. What can the six ways of compassionate living do?

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