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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chodron write that rejoicing in things takes courage?
(a) Because we have to imagine more possibilities for ourselves.
(b) Because we have to create a new story of our lives.
(c) Because we have to drop our complaining.
(d) Because we have to think consistently about one thing for longer than we are used to.

2. Which of the following qualities is one of the five strengths?
(a) Strong determination.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Hope.
(d) Love.

3. What did the cook from Gambo Alley who was miserable see as she walked unhappily?
(a) A shooting star.
(b) A fox.
(c) An unmarried and attractive man.
(d) A eclipse.

4. What does Chondron claim is the essence of generosity?
(a) Hope.
(b) Letting go.
(c) Working.
(d) Feeling alone, and moving beyond it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author characterize meditation?

2. What upset the woman who was always late in Chodron's story?

3. What does Chodron claim we will evolve beyond as we train?

4. What are the three characteristics of human existence?

5. What does the author say about her own state when she became Trungpa Rinpoche's student?

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