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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the author claim is the gift of understanding that uncertainty is part of life?
(a) Knowing that nothing can be counted on saves us from disappointment.
(b) Understanding that certainty is not necessary to find happiness.
(c) Knowing that even Nirvana is uncertain makes it all the more exciting for believers.
(d) Not believing that others can avioid uncertainty.

3. Where did the Buddha teach groundlessness?
(a) Vulture Peak Mountain.
(b) A beach.
(c) The Firefly River.
(d) The Imperial Forest.

4. What are the four qualities of maitri?
(a) Hope, relaxation, aspiration, and generosity.
(b) Frivolity, materialism, self-absorption, and disinterest in others.
(c) Steadfastness, clear seeing, experiencing our emotional distress, and attention to the present moment..
(d) Our innate talents, meditation, generosity, and kindness.

5. What does Chodron claim undermines our wakeful energy?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Depression.
(d) Sadness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author encourage readers to question the "strategies of the ego"?

2. How does equanimity compare with our usual perspective?

3. What is the first lord of materialism?

4. Which of the following does Chodron recommend?

5. How long does Chodron say that cultivating equanimity takes?

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