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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the origin of a smile?
(a) An awakened mind.
(b) A peaceful heart.
(c) A loving heart.
(d) Contentment.

2. What is Hanh remembered for at the end of the Editor's Introduction?
(a) His academic journals.
(b) His ability to empathize with the world's poor.
(c) His dedication to enlighten others.
(d) His contribution to the literary world.

3. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?
(a) Love and harmony.
(b) In and out.
(c) Peace and joy.
(d) Inhale and exhale.

4. How is Hanh's presence still felt in Vietnam?
(a) Handwritten copies of his books are illegally circulated there.
(b) The Hanh Library is located in Vietnam.
(c) He visits Vietnam often to lecture.
(d) His contributions to peace are taught in Vietnam's schools.

5. According to the foreword, what is the only way to bring about world peace?
(a) World peace demonstrations.
(b) The destruction of the atomic bomb.
(c) Internal transformation of the individual.
(d) Education of the masses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, what effect does watching violence on television have on an individual?

2. Which mantra during conscious breathing relaxes the body?

3. At what university did Hanh tell the teachers and students to pause after a bell sounds?

4. According to a poem in this section, who/what now has the poet's lost smile?

5. In "Present Moment, Wonderful Moment", where is the perfect place to practice conscious breathing?

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