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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Buddha stated that what emotion has a "poisoned root and honeyed tip" (30)?
(a) Anger.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Pride.
(d) Ecstasy.

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

3. Who is the author of the book called What the Buddah Taught?
(a) Walpola Rahula.
(b) Ajahn Chah.
(c) Judson Brewer.
(d) Hadley Cantril.

4. What system within the body is responsible for rewards?
(a) The cardiovascular system.
(b) The digestive system.
(c) The dopamine system.
(d) The endocrine system.

5. What activity does the author most often engage in when he is avoiding work?
(a) Riding his bike.
(b) Doing yard work.
(c) Online shopping.
(d) Baking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals are involved in the pellet experiment described by the author?

2. What is the meaning of the term metta?

3. The idea within vipassana meditation is to see the true nature of what?

4. What is the title of Chapter 3 of Buddhism is True?

5. What is NOT one of the five aggregates named by The Buddha when he first split the self into five aggregates?

(see the answer key)

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