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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though the author admits that there are paradoxes within Buddhism, he says that there are also paradoxes within which branch of science?
(a) Geology.
(b) Biology.
(c) Physics.
(d) Forensics.

2. What is the one thing that the author says natural selection "cares about" (3)?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Sustenance.
(c) Procreation.
(d) Survival.

3. What is NOT listed among the traditional practices of Asian Buddhists not practiced by Western Buddhists?
(a) Belief in a variety of deities.
(b) Fixation on bodily fluids during meditative practice.
(c) Belief in reincarnation.
(d) Meditation.

4. The author suggests that the reader check out the enlightenment scene in which film in order to get an idea of the vibrancy of the experience?
(a) Shaolin.
(b) Holy Smoke.
(c) Little Buddha.
(d) Kundun.

5. What is the meaning of the term metta?
(a) Mantra.
(b) Loving kindness.
(c) Extraordinary.
(d) Saturation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT a concern the author attributes to the process of natural selection?

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

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. When ancient Buddhist writings mention the term sati, what does the word mean in English?

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