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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does an unconditional relationship teach us?
(a) To not take commitment lightly.
(b) To leave relationships only in extreme situations.
(c) To savor the good moments in every interaction.
(d) To be steadfast with every situation.

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

3. How does Chodron conclude her book?
(a) With an aspiration.
(b) With a blessing.
(c) With an ancient Buddhist quote.
(d) With information about her upcoming seminars.

4. What relationship does a Buddhist teaching claim that we have had with all others?
(a) That of mother and child.
(b) That of a lover.
(c) That of an animal and owner.
(d) That of a teacher and student.

5. What does the author claim "cannot proliferate" without our thoughts?
(a) Poor relationships.
(b) The humiliation of past mistakes.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Misunderstandings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chondron claim is the essence of generosity?

2. Which of the following is one of the methods Chodron describes for "hoding our seat"?

3. Which of the following does Chodron claim most of us are not satisfied to do?

4. What does the yogi Patrul Rinpche suggest we do to arouse compassion?

5. What does Chodron claim is our relationship to reaching out to others?

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