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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 another term for the six strengths?
(a) Six senses.
(b) Six hearts.
(c) Six paramitas.
(d) Six palomitas.

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

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

4. What is the role of forgiveness in bodhichitta training?
(a) It is not important.
(b) It is what warriors begin with, and can later leave behind.
(c) It is an essential part of it.
(d) The author has concluded in recent years that it is very important.

5. What kind of harmful conduct does the warrior avoid?
(a) Failure.
(b) Nonvirtuous action.
(c) Hopelessness.
(d) Depression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Geshe Ben do after a meal with his patrons?

2. How many near enemies of compassion are there?

3. What is the pirate's name in the traditional Buddhist story about a ship captain and a pirate?

4. What is most important in doing good deeds?

5. What is the gentlest method of reproach?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What are the stages of learning to rejoice?

10. What kinds of laziness does Chodron describe?

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