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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 paramitas.
(b) Six palomitas.
(c) Six senses.
(d) Six hearts.
2. What will happen if we "stay with" sorrow or pain?
(a) We will feel lighter and more courageous.
(b) We will feel worse.
(c) We will have strengthened personal relationships.
(d) We will understand why we have so many psychological issues.
3. What can the six ways of compassionate living do?
(a) Take us beyond our fear of letting go.
(b) Fortify our relationships.
(c) Teach us to live within our means.
(d) Teach us to expect the unexpected.
4. What is the near enemy of joyfulness?
(a) Overexcitement.
(b) Over planning.
(c) Over working.
(d) Overestimating.
5. What is equanimity?
(a) Being okay.
(b) Creating a happy space.
(c) Being happy.
(d) Being sad.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the first step to an aspiration for joy and happiness?
2. Who is Jarvis Masters?
3. How does equanimity compare with our usual perspective?
4. Chodron writes that, "All activities should be done with one intention." What is that intention?
5. What aspiration does Chodron recommend to cultivate love and joy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did the Buddha teach his students on Vulture Peak Mountain?
2. What is the far enemy of compassion?
3. How do lhenchak and loving-kindness compare?
4. What is equanimity?
5. How was Shariputra an example for students during the Buddha's teaching at Vulture Peak Mountain (in his teachings known as The Heart Sutra)?
6. What is lhenchak?
7. What does Chodron write are the best ways to practice not doing harm?
8. What are the near and far enemies of the four limitless qualities?
9. What does the author write about self-deception?
10. What does the author claim can be achieved through the six ways of compassionate living?
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