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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 does Jarvis Jay Master write?
(a) A story about Florida.
(b) Learning to Love.
(c) Finding Freedom.
(d) A story about failure.

2. How does Chitta translate?
(a) As mind or thought.
(b) As mind, heart, or attitude.
(c) As love, heart, and affection.
(d) As relaxation.

3. What is the traditional aspiration used in formal maitri training?
(a) "May I and others enjoy happiness and the root of happiness."
(b) "My life and my joy is my responsibility."
(c) "There are no problems that I must solve."
(d) "May I create joy in my own life, and rejoice in the happiness that I see in the lives of others."

4. What does Chodron claim we cultivate through making aspirations?
(a) Bravery.
(b) Good health.
(c) Hope.
(d) Worldly ambition.

5. According to Chodron, what happens when we consciously try to fix faults in ourselves?
(a) We can increase our suffering.
(b) We may have positive results, but they are uncertain.
(c) We are unable to access our feelings in a meaningful way.
(d) We can hurt others.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery?

2. Why does Chodron work with aspirations?

3. What are the four qualities of maitri?

4. What are the three characteristics of human existence?

5. What is the compassionate aspiration that the author begins with as she begins to teach?

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