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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what decade were the famous series of experiments conducted by Benjamin Libet?
(a) The 1980s.
(b) The 1960s.
(c) The 1990s.
(d) The 1970s.

2. What is the name of the professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania State University discussed by the author?
(a) Martin Daly.
(b) Ngo Dinh Diem.
(c) Malcolm David Eckel.
(d) Robert Kurzban.

3. With what Buddhist tradition is Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche associated?
(a) The school of tranquility and serenity.
(b) The Vippassana Buddhist tradition.
(c) The Zen Buddhist tradition.
(d) The Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

4. In what year did the author of the book What the Buddah Taught write the work?
(a) 1983.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1973.
(d) 1959.

5. On what body process should first-timers focus when meditating?
(a) Phlegm.
(b) Blood.
(c) Bile.
(d) Breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that "More and more, groups of people define their identity in terms of" (17) what?

2. What is the English translation of the word dukkha?

3. According to Buddhist scripture, what is the name of the braggart who challenged The Buddha's notions of not-self?

4. How did the author feel when his meditation teacher told him that his frustration with meditation was a good sign?

5. To what movie does the first chapter, entitled "Taking the Red Pill," refer?

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