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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 Gethsemani?
(a) A sacred rock.
(b) A college.
(c) A monastery.
(d) An isolated forest.

2. What technique may be used to force the thought process to focus?
(a) Nature sounds.
(b) A mantra.
(c) Music.
(d) Dim lighting.

3. According to Hanh, where can one meditate?
(a) Sanctuary.
(b) Anywhere.
(c) Garden.
(d) Church.

4. What location is the birthplace of Thich Nhat Hanh?
(a) New York City.
(b) Western China.
(c) Central Vietnam.
(d) Tokyo, Japan.

5. Which yoga position does Hanh recommend for meditation?
(a) The half-lotus.
(b) The Phoenix.
(c) The ashante.
(d) The full sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What path does the atmosphere of peace travel?

2. In "Conscious Breathing", which two words can be used to facilitate being mindful of breathing?

3. What are the spiritual friends that Hanh uses on his mindfulness path?

4. What causes us to lose touch with the peace that is available each moment?

5. What is Hanh remembered for at the end of the Editor's Introduction?

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