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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: "The Innermost Essence".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What religion is Rinpoche a student of?
(a) Hinduism
(b) Buddhism
(c) Christianity
(d) Islamic

2. Which of the following does Soyal not say comes from the fear of death?
(a) Over eating
(b) A passion for life
(c) The unknown
(d) Knowledge of one's self

3. What does Mtz g' translate to?
(a) Faith
(b) Love and death
(c) Longing and respect
(d) Giving yourself

4. What ideas does the Dalai Lama discuss in this opening chapter?
(a) Views on life and death
(b) Views on the perfect relationship
(c) Views on marriage
(d) How a person should live their life.

5. What is Dzogchen the heart essence of?
(a) All Buddhas
(b) All religion
(c) Human life
(d) Animal life

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Soyal see Tsetsen as?

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

3. What is the basic plot of the book?

4. What period does the natural bardo span between?

5. What is the second authenticity?

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