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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disorder does the author say makes it difficult for him to meditate?
(a) Asperger's syndrome.
(b) Autism.
(c) Attention deficit disorder.
(d) Clinical depression.

2. What is the title of Chapter 2 of Buddhism is True?
(a) Taking the Red Pill.
(b) The Alleged Nonexistence of Your Self.
(c) Paradoxes of Meditation.
(d) When Are Feelings Illusions?.

3. According to Buddhist scripture, what is the name of the braggart who challenged The Buddha's notions of not-self?
(a) Bhikkhu Bodhi.
(b) Aggivessana.
(c) Ngo Din Diem.
(d) Thich Quang Duc.

4. The author states that "More and more, groups of people define their identity in terms of" (17) what?
(a) Family.
(b) Career.
(c) Material wealth.
(d) Sharp opposition to other groups of people.

5. What does the author say is the only thought people have when eyeing a sugar doughnut?
(a) How good it will taste.
(b) How intensely they will want another one only seconds after eating this one.
(c) How eating it will help them relax.
(d) How eating it will leave them feeling tired or agitated later.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed among the traditional practices of Asian Buddhists not practiced by Western Buddhists?

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 emotion does the author NOT list as one that is likely to arise when one feels that meditation is not going well?

4. In what state did the author attend his very first silent meditation retreat?

5. Western Buddhism eliminates all but which of the following traditional Buddhist traditions?

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