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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who or what does Chodron claim can help warriors-in-training?
(a) A journal.
(b) A master warrior.
(c) Her last book.
(d) Exposure to art.

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

3. What insight did the woman give whom the author mentions is constantly on a diet?
(a) Some addictions are widely considered healthy.
(b) Addictions are divided along gender lines.
(c) All addictions address the same emotional needs.
(d) Addictions temporarily relieve suffering.

4. Why are students taught to bow to others and to objects in the Zen tradition?
(a) To show humility.
(b) To demonstrate their devotion to others.
(c) To demonstrate their status.
(d) To show respect.

5. How many near enemies of compassion are there?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship does a Buddhist teaching claim that we have had with all others?

2. Which of the following is one of the three kinds of laziness?

3. What is Maitri?

4. What aspiration does Chodron recommend to cultivate love and joy?

5. What is overwhelm?

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