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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the three schools of meditation supports the idea that a critical distance of separation between the self and individual thoughts will give the conscious self more control?
(a) Western.
(b) Zen.
(c) Vipassana.
(d) Tibetan.

2. When ancient Buddhist writings mention the term sati, what does the word mean in English?
(a) Mindfulness.
(b) Stillness.
(c) Tranquility.
(d) Peace.

3. The author states that even perceptual judgments are a layer of meaning imposed onto what?
(a) Perception.
(b) Oneself.
(c) Inquiry.
(d) The outside world.

4. In what state did the author attend his very first silent meditation retreat?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Washington.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) California.

5. The author states that seeing the world as what is an essential step on the path to enlightenment?
(a) Dirty.
(b) Universal.
(c) Empty.
(d) All-encompassing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author NOT list among the most popular reasons for people to try meditation?

2. The author states that he understands if the reader sees the words "formlessness" and "emptiness" and thinks of which two other words?

3. Who is the author of the book called What the Buddah Taught?

4. Which of the following examples is used by the author to demonstrate that human brains are not foolproof?

5. What is Robert Zajonc's field of expertise?

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