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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 42-50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used mindful living in Vietnam to act on the suffering of others?
(a) The Dalai Lama.
(b) The author and his monastic fellows.
(c) The South Vietnamese.
(d) The author.

2. In "Eating Mindfully", what is the purpose of eating?
(a) To relax.
(b) For nourishment.
(c) To eat.
(d) For pleasure.

3. According to Hanh, which of the following are feelings that are experienced by humans during life?
(a) Love and hate.
(b) Pleasant and neutral.
(c) Harmless and harmful.
(d) Love and fear.

4. What enables one to become a real person?
(a) Smiling at others.
(b) Greeting others.
(c) Practicing mindfulness.
(d) Studying the classics.

5. According to Hanh, what would improve the power of hugging?
(a) Combining hugging with a smile.
(b) Hugging only when the feeling is shared.
(c) Combining hugging with mindful breathing.
(d) Hugging only when the feeling is genuine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the red light an enemy of the driver?

2. What two purposes are fulfilled by washing dishes?

3. In "Mindfulness Must Be Engaged", what does Hanh remind readers of concerning the extension of mindful living from one person to the world?

4. What simple practice should one do when anger begins to rise?

5. What is Hanh's lament in "It is a Great Joy to hold Your Grandchild"?

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