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

2. Who are the best teachers in teaching us to rejoice in the good fortune of others?
(a) People with power over us.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Difficult people.
(d) Children.

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

4. What can the six ways of compassionate living do?
(a) Teach us to expect the unexpected.
(b) Teach us to live within our means.
(c) Fortify our relationships.
(d) Take us beyond our fear of letting go.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of harmful conduct does the warrior avoid?

3. What does Chondron claim is required to forgive?

4. What is strong determination?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do lhenchak and loving-kindness compare?

2. What is lhenchak?

3. How was Shariputra an example for students during the Buddha's teaching at Vulture Peak Mountain (in his teachings known as The Heart Sutra)?

4. What kinds of laziness does Chodron describe?

5. What is the role of austerity in this text?

6. What are the three near enemies of compassion?

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

8. What is the far enemy of compassion?

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

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

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