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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose does the author use open Chapter 10 with a quote from Samadhiraja Sutra?
(a) To present a counterargument for his own views.
(b) To give a famous example related to the chapter's focus.
(c) To demonstrate his cultural awareness.
(d) To add credibility to his account of Buddhist truths.

2. When thoughts arise during meditation, the author states that they generally have all but which of the following characteristics?
(a) The thoughts will be accompanied by feelings of physical stress.
(b) The thoughts will be self-referential.
(c) The thoughts will reference other people.
(d) They will involve the past or the future, rather than the present.

3. To what previous anecdote does the author refer when describing his epiphany while listening to the bird singing?
(a) The umbrella anecdote.
(b) The chocolate anecdote.
(c) The lizard anecdote.
(d) The sugar doughnuts anecdote.

4. What is the title of the Buddha's first discourse following his enlightenment?
(a) The Questions of Milinda.
(b) Sermon at Deer Park.
(c) Instruction on the Pitaka.
(d) The Book of Guidance.

5. What animals are involved in the pellet experiment described by the author?
(a) Monkeys.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Mice.
(d) Rats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the book called What the Buddah Taught?

2. What ratio does the author say he usually experiences throughout a meditation retreat when he mentions that part is bliss and part is difficult?

3. What does the acronym in the chapter title of Chapter 6 mean?

4. What disorder does the author say makes it difficult for him to meditate?

5. What kind of benefits does the author describe self-delusion as harboring?

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