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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: "The Nature of the Mind".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who discusses his views in this opening chapter?
(a) The Dalai Lama
(b) Arthur Greenslade
(c) Buddha
(d) Sogyal Rinpoche

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

4. What does the Dalai Lama state Rinpoche is a student of?
(a) Eastern education
(b) Psychology
(c) Western education
(d) Buddhism

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pursuit of material items lead to?

2. How does the Dalai Lama claim a person can minimize the consequences of death?

3. How does the frog die?

4. Who does Krish ask for assistance?

5. What does Sogyal think individuals should prepare for?

(see the answer key)

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