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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Humiliation.
(b) Stress.
(c) Joy.
(d) Shared humanity.

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

3. How many steps does the aspiration practice for compassion have?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Four.

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

5. What is the fifth step in the formal practice of maitri?
(a) Breathing deeply.
(b) Going from a sitting to standing position.
(c) Teaching others about the process.
(d) Engendering kindness for our enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final step of the formal practice of maitri?

2. Which does Chodron consider more emotionally challenging: loving-kindness or compassion?

3. Why does Chodron work with aspirations?

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

5. What does the author claim Martin Luther King is an example of?

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