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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author claim that aspirations and affirmations differ?
(a) Chodron argues that affirmations and aspirations can be used interchangeably in meditation.
(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 claims that they are not different.
(d) Chodron claims that aspirations have long been used by Buddhists, but affiirmations have been scientifically studied and documented more.

2. How does the author characterize meditation?
(a) As the only path to a life free from suffering.
(b) As difficult but rewarding.
(c) As a great way to increase productivity,
(d) As simple and fun.

3. Which of the following does Chodron write it is helpful to think about a person who is angry?
(a) Simply a story.
(b) A reaction to the other person's circumstances.
(c) A dream.
(d) Another person's problem.

4. What did the mother who wanted to help her heroin addicted son feel during her aspiration?
(a) Fearful.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Overwhelmed.
(d) Hopeful.

5. Chodron writes that we should daily have the same commitment to what happens to us every day.
(a) "Whatever happens to us on a day to day basis, we should recall that we direct our own lives, and we carry the responsibility for our circumstances."
(b) "Whatever happens, our commitment is to use it to awaken our hearts."
(c) "Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we should try to always be thankful for what we have."
(d) "We should always treat our lives as an experiment, and continue to try new things no matter how difficult it seems."

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following qualities is one of the five strengths?

2. What are the four qualities of maitri?

3. What does Chodron say is the challenge of suffering?

4. What helps teach us the four qualities of maitri?

5. What does Chodron claim is the most difficult step in any practice?

(see the answer key)

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