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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the second stage in learning to rejoice?
(a) To take time to truly enjoy aspects our routine that are the most normal.
(b) To take joy in our relationships.
(c) To rejoice about the simplest things possible.
(d) To rejoice in the good fortune of another.

2. How many strengths does Chodron count in summarizing Chapter 15?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. How does Chodron define bravery?
(a) Loving freely.
(b) Not having self-deception.
(c) Avoiding reactions in relationships.
(d) Being in the present moment.

4. What is most important in doing good deeds?
(a) Attitude.
(b) Being frank.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Respect.

5. What is the far enemy of joy?
(a) Anger.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Envy.
(d) Despair.

6. What is Chodron's tone in Chapter 15?
(a) Hurried.
(b) Straightforward.
(c) Hatful.
(d) Passionate.

7. What is the name of the ship captain in traditional Buddhist stories?
(a) Prat.
(b) Scholarly Sam.
(c) Compassionate Heart.
(d) Rudolf.

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

9. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Reflexive listening.
(c) Relaxation.
(d) Aspiring.

10. What is equanimity?
(a) Being sad.
(b) Being okay.
(c) Being happy.
(d) Creating a happy space.

11. What is the near enemy of loving-kindness?
(a) Lust.
(b) Humor.
(c) Attachment.
(d) Hope.

12. What does Chondron claim is required to forgive?
(a) Love.
(b) Hope.
(c) Spiritual teaching.
(d) Bravery.

13. What is the pirate's name in the traditional Buddhist story about a ship captain and a pirate?
(a) Bearded Bar.
(b) Erik the Enojar.
(c) Lewis.
(d) Angry Spearman.

14. What is the gentlest method of reproach?
(a) To ask, "Have I ever done this before?"
(b) To ask, "What do I want in my life?"
(c) To ask, "Why am I here?"
(d) To ask, "Who really supports me?"

15. What is threefold purity?
(a) Love, kindness, and hope.
(b) Heart, mind, and hands.
(c) Peace, quiet, and goodness.
(d) No big deal about the doer, the action, the result.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chodron write about "shoulds" and "should nots"?

2. What would Chodron like us to see about being in a raft that has disintegrated?

3. What happens to equanimity when we can "dwell in the places that scare us"?

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

5. Why does Chodron claim that the practice of bodhichitta increases our joy?

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