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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chodron claim undermines our wakeful energy?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Depression.

3. How long does Chodron say that cultivating equanimity takes?
(a) "Less time than it does to cultivate unhappiness."
(b) "At least until you die."
(c) "As long as you make it."
(d) "It will take less time if you start now."

4. Chodron writes that we should daily have the same commitment to what happens to us every day.
(a) "Whatever happens to us on a day to day basis, we should recall that we direct our own lives, and we carry the responsibility for our circumstances."
(b) "Whether it is pleasant or unpleasant, we should try to always be thankful for what we have."
(c) "Whatever happens, our commitment is to use it to awaken our hearts."
(d) "We should always treat our lives as an experiment, and continue to try new things no matter how difficult it seems."

5. What happens to equanimity when we can "dwell in the places that scare us"?
(a) It becomes unshakable.
(b) It is something we no longer have to consider.
(c) It decreases.
(d) It becomes part of our everyday life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first step to an aspiration for joy and happiness?

2. What is strong determination?

3. What is the final of the five strengths?

4. What is the far enemy of loving-kindness?

5. What is the second stage in learning to rejoice?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author claim can be achieved through the six ways of compassionate living?

2. How does Chodron define the "essence of bravery"?

3. Why does the author claim that with bodhichitta practices, we eventually feel more joy?

4. What is a traditional aspiration for awakening joy and appreciation?

5. How does the author believe we cultivate the conditions for joy to expand?

6. How does Chodron characterize pettiness, arrogance, and being judgmental?

7. What kinds of laziness does Chodron describe?

8. How does Chodron argue that we should react to our good fortune?

9. How do lhenchak and loving-kindness compare?

10. What are the six ways of compassionate living?

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