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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. Which of the following words does Sogyal use to describe Khyentse's attitude to Samten's death?
(a) Somber
(b) Jovial
(c) Lighthearted
(d) Miserable

2. What does Soyal see Tsetsen as?
(a) A father figure
(b) A best friend
(c) A grandfather figure
(d) A brother

3. What other character is also dying in this opening chapter?
(a) Lama Tseten
(b) Kandro Tsering
(c) Sogyal
(d) Khyentse

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

5. What does Phowa allow one to do?
(a) Attain enlightenment
(b) Relax
(c) Move into an afterlife
(d) Die serenely

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the west traditionally cope with death?

2. What does Khysentse lead Samten through?

3. Why does Tseten not want to go to a nearby monetary?

4. What sacred lake does Kyentse visit in this chapter?

5. What is Dzogchen Tantras a guide to?

(see the answer key)

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