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

2. How many stages are in the formal practice of tonglen?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

3. What three difficulties does the slogan "train in three difficulties" encourage?
(a) Acknowledging our neurosis as neurosis; doing something different; and aspiring to continue practicing this way.
(b) Not insiting on permanence; loving onself; and loving others.
(c) Not listening to spiritual teachers; feeling superior to others, identifying with material things; and focusing on emotional comfort.
(d) Meditation, generosity, and good health.

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

5. What insight did the woman give whom the author mentions is constantly on a diet?
(a) All addictions address the same emotional needs.
(b) Addictions are divided along gender lines.
(c) Some addictions are widely considered healthy.
(d) Addictions temporarily relieve suffering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author call "those who train wholeheartedly in awakening unconditional and relative bodhichitta"?

2. Who do we first practice Maitri on?

3. What are the four limitless qualities?

4. What does the author argue that we do to sow the seeds of our own suffering?

5. What is Maitri?

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