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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jarvis Jay Master write?
(a) A story about failure.
(b) Finding Freedom.
(c) Learning to Love.
(d) A story about Florida.

2. What does the author compare with the rawness of a broken heart?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Meditation.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Bodhichitta.

3. What does the author cite Trungpa RInpoche as teaching?
(a) "Everything has meaning."
(b) "Life is always best when you try to look on the bright side."
(c) "There is no cure for hot and cold."
(d) "Anger is natural, but not helpful."

4. What does the author claim Martin Luther King is an example of?
(a) A true teacher.
(b) A person who put love first.
(c) A truly centered person.
(d) A master warrior.

5. The author relates the story of a woman who found herself surrounded by people threatening to throw stones. What did she feel in that moment?
(a) Shared humanity.
(b) Joy.
(c) Humiliation.
(d) Stress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who taught that there are three principal characteristics of human existence?

2. What does the author claim is the gift of understanding that uncertainty is part of life?

3. How does Chitta translate?

4. What insight did the woman give whom the author mentions is constantly on a diet?

5. What advice did the author receive as a six year old?

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