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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 suggest we cultivate bravery?
(a) By trying new things.
(b) Through affirmations.
(c) Through conversations with spiritual teachers.
(d) Through aspirations.

2. What does the author claim "cannot proliferate" without our thoughts?
(a) Poor relationships.
(b) Misunderstandings.
(c) Emotions.
(d) The humiliation of past mistakes.

3. What is the near enemy of joyfulness?
(a) Overexcitement.
(b) Overestimating.
(c) Over planning.
(d) Over working.

4. What is the main point of the formal practice of maitri?
(a) To withdraw from the noise of our daily lives.
(b) To give up our independence to join a community.
(c) To uncover the ability to love without bias.
(d) To love freely and ask nothing in return.

5. How many stages does the formal practice of maitri have?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Chodron write that rejoicing in things takes courage?

3. Which of the following is one of the three kinds of laziness?

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

5. What is strong determination?

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