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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the nineteenth century yogi Patrul Rinpiche suggest we do to train in compassion?
(a) Try not to hurt others, but do not go out of your way to give when there is no hope of them being kind.
(b) Actively listen to others, and imagine how they must feel.
(c) Imagine beings in torment, and put yourself in their place.
(d) Understand that your problems are not the only ones in the world, and try to help those who are less fortunate.

2. How does Chondron describe our "fundamental energy"?
(a) As "loving and generous at its very core."
(b) As "tender, wholesome and fresh."
(c) As "unpredictable, like a leaf on the wind."
(d) As "essentially good."

3. How does Bodhi translate?
(a) As dream, hope, and illusion.
(b) Awake, enlightened, or completely open.
(c) As health.
(d) As effort or work.

4. What made Geshe Chekawa interested in publicizing the lojong slogans?
(a) Hearing that it cured a man from an incurable illness.
(b) The urging of his own spiritual teacher.
(c) Seeing their effect on his brother.
(d) Learning how much money he could make from students.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chodron, what happens when we consciously try to fix faults in ourselves?

2. What is the first lord of materialism?

3. Which answer completes the following quote? "If this process of clear seeing isn't based on self-compassion it will become a process of ______."

4. Which of the following does Chodron recommend?

5. What three difficulties does the slogan "train in three difficulties" encourage?

(see the answer key)

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