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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Spiritual Help for the Dying".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the west traditionally cope with death?
(a) They rush to get there
(b) They forget it
(c) They embrace it
(d) They deny it

2. What does Sogyal say that in Buddhist faith is in the mind only?
(a) Life and death
(b) Anger
(c) Sexual activity
(d) Material needs

3. Which character in this chapter is dying?
(a) Nipsak
(b) Sogyal
(c) Samten
(d) Master Kysentse

4. What practice does Sogyal recommend?
(a) Karma
(b) Radiancy
(c) Jhomna
(d) Phowa

5. Name one of the five ways to attain enlightenment?
(a) Falling in love
(b) Mindfullness
(c) Self awareness
(d) Tasting sacred nectars

Short Answer Questions

1. What does sem mean in English?

2. What is Dzogchen the heart essence of?

3. What is the View used to see?

4. Which of the following words does Sogyal use to describe Khyentse's attitude to Samten's death?

5. What does Samten often let Sogyal borrow?

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