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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?
(a) Productivity.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Hope.

2. What does the author claim that thoughts become with time?
(a) "More and more separate from others."
(b) "More and more clear."
(c) "Convoluted."
(d) "100 percent believable."

3. What is the first stage of the formal practice of maitri?
(a) Standing in the first yoga position.
(b) Engendering loving-kindness for ourselves.
(c) Closing our eyes, and taking a deep breath to relax the body.
(d) Decide that we will do no harm.

4. Which of the following qualities is one of the five strengths?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Hope.
(c) Love.
(d) Strong determination.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Chondron claim is required to forgive?

3. How does Chodron define bravery?

4. What is equanimity?

5. What did Geshe Ben do after a meal with his patrons?

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