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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 Chodron write about categorizing things into "for" and "against"?
(a) Harder than focusing exclusively on the negative.
(b) Making it more difficult to find joy.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Narrowing the mind.

2. How does Chodron argue that our diet and health affect our strength?
(a) She does not deal with these topics directly.
(b) She writes that it is important that we care for our health as it does affect our minds.
(c) She argues that it is impossible to withstand the rigors of sitting meditation if we are physically unhealthy.
(d) She writes that we must use moderation in all things.

3. What is the far enemy of loving-kindness?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Longing.
(c) Anger.
(d) Jealousy.

4. What is the third lord of materialism?
(a) The lord of ambition.
(b) The lord of applause.
(c) The lord of convenience.
(d) The lord of mind.

5. According to Chodron, what happens when we consciously try to fix faults in ourselves?
(a) We can increase our suffering.
(b) We may have positive results, but they are uncertain.
(c) We are unable to access our feelings in a meaningful way.
(d) We can hurt others.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the two witnesses does Chodron say we should hold?

4. What will happen if we "stay with" sorrow or pain?

5. What did Trungpa Rinpoche say his students should do instead of listening to the radio?

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