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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 did Geshe Ben do after a meal with his patrons?
(a) Was seen using the bathroom.
(b) Was found cooking.
(c) Got caught swimming in the pool.
(d) Got caught with his hand in a flour bag.

2. How does Bodhi translate?
(a) As effort or work.
(b) As dream, hope, and illusion.
(c) As health.
(d) Awake, enlightened, or completely open.

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

4. What is the far enemy of loving-kindness?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Longing.
(c) Anger.
(d) Jealousy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first stage of the formal practice of maitri?

2. What does Jarvis Jay Master write?

3. Why are students taught to bow to others and to objects in the Zen tradition?

4. Why can our good fortune be hard to miss?

5. Who are the two witnesses that Chodron writes about?

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