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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author call "those who train wholeheartedly in awakening unconditional and relative bodhichitta"?
(a) True yogis.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Saints.
(d) Winners.

2. 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) Stress.
(d) Humiliation.

3. How does the author characterize meditation?
(a) As the only path to a life free from suffering.
(b) As difficult but rewarding.
(c) As simple and fun.
(d) As a great way to increase productivity,

4. What are the three lords of materialism?
(a) Obstacles to achieving Nirvana.
(b) An attachment to status and material goods.
(c) Sins.
(d) Ways we maintain an "illusion of security."

5. What did Albert Einstein claim was an illusion?
(a) The idea of hate.
(b) The universe.
(c) Our fears.
(d) Our separateness from others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Chodron recommend?

2. What does the author cite Trungpa RInpoche as teaching?

3. What does Chodron claim is the most difficult step in any practice?

4. Which of the two witnesses does Chodron say we should hold?

5. What is the synonym for sitting mediation used by Chodron?

(see the answer key)

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