The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What relationship does Chodron claim we are predisposed to have with others? (from Chapters 7-9)

Though relationships are unnatural, and love does not always flow freely, we can nourish these sentiments.

Just as we connect with our caretakers in infancy, we would naturally connect with others if we remained egoless, but this is lost in early childhood.

All beings are predisposed to waking up and reaching out to others.

Relationships always take hard work, and we certainly are not predisposed to live easily with others.

2.

What is Chodron's tone in Chapter 15? (from Chapters 13-15)

Hatful.

Passionate.

Straightforward.

Hurried.

3.

What tendency is comfort orientation based on? (from Chapters 16-18)

Overspending.

Hoping for the best.

Being irresponsible.

Avoiding inconvenience.

4.

What is the near enemy of loving-kindness? (from Chapters 10-12)

Attachment.

Hope.

Humor.

Lust.

5.

What relationship does a Buddhist teaching claim that we have had with all others? (from Chapters 7-9)

That of a lover.

That of an animal and owner.

That of a teacher and student.

That of mother and child.

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