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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what system is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex associated?
(a) The prefrontal cortex system.
(b) The endocrine system.
(c) The adrenal system.
(d) The dopamine system.

2. Which character in the movie referred to in the chapter entitled "Take the Red Pill" realizes that his life has actually been an extended hallucination?
(a) Hagar.
(b) Altoo.
(c) Morpheus.
(d) Neo.

3. Who was the lead singer of the band Nirvana?
(a) Scott Weiland.
(b) Layne Staley.
(c) Dave Grohl.
(d) Kurt Cobain.

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

5. What is the title of the website the author runs in order to dialogue with brain science and serious meditators?
(a) Bloggingdocs.tv.
(b) Bloggingmadscientist.tv.
(c) Bloggingheads.tv.
(d) Bloggingshrinks.tv.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that what element only acts as a proxy between various feelings?

2. When the author opens his eyes after he is annoyed by a particular sound in group meditation, what is his first goal?

3. The Buddah stated that what element is impermanent?

4. What object does the author NOT list when explaining what he means by "forms" (142)?

5. In the Buddah's first discourse following his enlightenment, he laid out how many Noble Truths?

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