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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20: "The Near-Death Experience: A Staircase to Heaven?".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does sem mean in English?
(a) The ordinary mind
(b) Concentration
(c) Calm mind
(d) The nature of mind

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

4. Where was Arthur Flowerdew from?
(a) New Zealand
(b) USA
(c) England
(d) Scotland

5. What does Sogyal state is a similar process to sleeping?
(a) Writing
(b) Dying
(c) Meditation
(d) Watching television

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rinpoche state his master treated him like?

2. Where is Sogyal traveling to?

3. What does one need to cleanse during Phowa?

4. What memory does Sogyal recount about his master?

5. What does a person have to stabilize in the View?

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