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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 is "sharing the heart"?
(a) An old Zen idea about how to improve our quality of life.
(b) A Buddhist rule for all serious warriors.
(c) A simple practice.
(d) A prayer.

2. What does the author compare with the rawness of a broken heart?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Bodhichitta.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Yoga.

3. What will happen if we "stay with" sorrow or pain?
(a) We will understand why we have so many psychological issues.
(b) We will feel lighter and more courageous.
(c) We will feel worse.
(d) We will have strengthened personal relationships.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is overwhelm?

2. What is the near enemy of joyfulness?

3. What did the nineteenth century yogi Patrul Rinpiche suggest we do to train in compassion?

4. What does Chodron argue happens when we harm others?

5. What insight did the woman give whom the author mentions is constantly on a diet?

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