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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is appendix 2 called?
(a) Marriage for Happiness
(b) Answers Are For Those Who Die
(c) Questions about Death
(d) Heavenly Murder

2. What two creatures battle a case for salvation?
(a) The angel of death and a white devil
(b) A black lion and a white lion
(c) A winged tiger and a winged unicorn
(d) A guardian angel and a black devil

3. What does Rick take responsibility for?
(a) His children
(b) His negative life
(c) Ten murders
(d) His illness

4. Which of the following is not something someone should really let go of before they die?
(a) Their friends
(b) Their problems
(c) Their personal possessions
(d) Their loved ones

5. Which religion has a threefold vision of God?
(a) Christianity
(b) Buddhism
(c) Hinduism
(d) Islam

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a person need to know to avoid suffering?

2. What is one convinced of during the first few weeks of this bardo?

3. Who did one monk do as the Chinese led him to his death?

4. What is the mind no longer limited by in the bardo of becoming?

5. What age does Sogyal suggest that the lessons must be taught from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first story Sogyal tells in this chapter.

2. What are the de lok?

3. What happens to the dead when the elements return?

4. What is Ground Luminosity?

5. Describe David Bohn's theory?

6. What is the sleeping lion position?

7. How does Sogyal state we assist the dying?

8. Why is the bardo of dharmata rarely discussed in Tibeten Buddhism?

9. How does Sogyal define compassion?

10. How can one expand their lifespan?

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