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

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Roshi claim that the "secret" of Zen is? (from Chapters 19-22)

"Question all."

"Love."

"Not always so."

"Listen to the wise."

2.

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

Passionate.

Hurried.

Straightforward.

Hatful.

3.

How does Chodron conclude her book? (from Chapters 19-22)

With information about her upcoming seminars.

With a blessing.

With an ancient Buddhist quote.

With an aspiration.

4.

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.

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.

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.

5.

What does Chodron write that her friend thought when he heard a woman screaming on the street? (from Chapters 13-15)

"What can I do?"

"Better her than me."

"I don't care."

"What is happening?"

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