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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author claim that aspirations and affirmations differ?
(a) Chodron claims that they are not different.
(b) Chodron writes that in one we try to convince ourselves of something, and in the other we aim to open our hearts.
(c) Chodron argues that affirmations and aspirations can be used interchangeably in meditation.
(d) Chodron claims that aspirations have long been used by Buddhists, but affiirmations have been scientifically studied and documented more.

2. What is maitri called in the Shamhala teaching?
(a) "Avoiding hurting others to avoid feeling alone."
(b) "Learning through questions."
(c) "Being our own mother."
(d) "Placing our fearful mind in the cradle of loving kindness."

3. What does Chodron write that her friend thought when he heard a woman screaming on the street?
(a) "Better her than me."
(b) "What can I do?"
(c) "What is happening?"
(d) "I don't care."

4. What does the author cite Trungpa RInpoche as teaching?
(a) "Life is always best when you try to look on the bright side."
(b) "Everything has meaning."
(c) "There is no cure for hot and cold."
(d) "Anger is natural, but not helpful."

5. How many strengths does Chodron count in summarizing Chapter 15?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the author recommend that we do with our sorrow?

3. What does the author compare with the rawness of a broken heart?

4. Where did Atisha Dipankara take the bodhichitta teachings?

5. What is the far enemy of joy?

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