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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. What is prajnaparamita?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Unconditional bodhichitta.
(c) The source of maitri.
(d) Happiness.

3. What is overwhelm?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Resentment.
(c) "A sense of helplessness."
(d) "A holier-than-thou attitude."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?

2. What is the near enemy of loving-kindness?

3. How does Chodron argue that our diet and health affect our strength?

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

5. Chodron writes that, "All activities should be done with one intention." What is that intention?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the stages of learning to rejoice?

3. What kinds of laziness does Chodron describe?

4. What does Chodron write are the best ways to practice not doing harm?

5. What are the three near enemies of compassion?

6. How does Chodron describe laziness characterized by wanting to avoid inconvenience?

7. What does the author write about self-deception?

8. What are the six ways of compassionate living?

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

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

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