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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Chodron argue that our diet and health affect our strength?
(a) She writes that we must use moderation in all things.
(b) She argues that it is impossible to withstand the rigors of sitting meditation if we are physically unhealthy.
(c) She writes that it is important that we care for our health as it does affect our minds.
(d) She does not deal with these topics directly.

3. What is overwhelm?
(a) Resentment.
(b) "A holier-than-thou attitude."
(c) "A sense of helplessness."
(d) Boredom.

4. What does the author call "those who train wholeheartedly in awakening unconditional and relative bodhichitta"?
(a) Winners.
(b) True yogis.
(c) Saints.
(d) Warriors.

5. What is Chodron's tone in Chapter 15?
(a) Hurried.
(b) Hatful.
(c) Passionate.
(d) Straightforward.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is lhenchak?

2. What is the gentlest method of reproach?

3. How does Chodron suggest we cultivate bravery?

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

5. What is the fifth step in the formal practice of maitri?

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