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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 first lord of materialism?
(a) Form.
(b) Sensuality.
(c) Personal style.
(d) Function.

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

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. How do we begin to practice the four limitless qualities?
(a) We must believe in our own potential, and we may begin by creating a slogan that states what we want to embody.
(b) We study the holy books with our spiritual teachers, and once we understand these qualities, we begin to meditate on them.
(c) We try to love ourselves by making sure we are as comfortable as possible, and then try to help others be comfortable as well.
(d) We begin by wishing happiness for ourselves and our close circle, gradually widening the circle.

5. What are the lojong teachings for?
(a) Opening the heart.
(b) Finding a good feeling.
(c) Training the mind.
(d) Seeking spiritual guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery?

2. What are the four limitless qualities?

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

4. Which of the following does the author warn that meditation can become when meditation practitioners do not pay attention to their negative emotions?

5. What is the third lord of materialism?

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