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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the eminent twentieth-century scholar of Buddhism?
(a) Edward Conze.
(b) Jerome Barkow.
(c) Aaron Beck.
(d) Bhikkhu Bodhi.

2. Which group of people does the author say especially identified with the film he references within the chapter title "Take the Red Pill"?
(a) Tibetan Buddhists.
(b) Western Buddhists.
(c) Cartesians.
(d) Taoists.

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

4. How did the author feel when his meditation teacher told him that his frustration with meditation was a good sign?
(a) Patronized.
(b) Assured.
(c) Proud.
(d) Ashamed.

5. What is the English translation of the word dukkha?
(a) Peace.
(b) Pain.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Suffering.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that neither kind of module in the chocolate anecdote was more what than another?

2. The author states that as times change, so should conclusions and what other element?

3. When thoughts arise during meditation, the author states that they generally have all but which of the following characteristics?

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

5. What is NOT an element the author lists as being said by Jesus Christ?

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