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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: "Bardos and Other Realities".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What memory does Sogyal recount about his master?
(a) The time he suddenly kissed and hugged him
(b) A holiday in Paris
(c) The time he whipped him
(d) The time he told Sogyal about his impending death

3. Why do humans repeat the cycle of samsara?
(a) Because we are afraid of living
(b) Because we are ignorant of the true nature of mind
(c) Because our live are monotonous
(d) Because we are afraid of death

4. What is the second certainly of death?
(a) One will find out the truth
(b) One meet Buddha
(c) One is unable to determine when he or she will die
(d) One will die

5. Who does Rinpoche dedicate his book to?
(a) The Dalai Lama
(b) His master
(c) His mother
(d) His best friend

Short Answer Questions

1. What does sem mean in English?

2. What is each step in life known as?

3. What country was Dunjom driving through?

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

5. What state is the entire world in when Buddha wakes up from his meditation?

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