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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 is the main point of the formal practice of maitri?
(a) To give up our independence to join a community.
(b) To withdraw from the noise of our daily lives.
(c) To love freely and ask nothing in return.
(d) To uncover the ability to love without bias.

2. Where does the title of the book come from?
(a) A quote between a teacher and student.
(b) A quote from Ghandi.
(c) Buddha.
(d) A sacred scripture.

3. What hope does Chodron write that we should abandon?
(a) Hope of earning love.
(b) Hope of fruition.
(c) Hope of change.
(d) Hope of growth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Geshe Chekawa interested in publicizing the lojong slogans?

2. How do we begin to practice the four limitless qualities?

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

4. How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery?

5. How many stages does the formal practice of maitri have?

(see the answer key)

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