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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 10-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Thomas Merton?
(a) A world leader.
(b) A social advocate.
(c) A Tibetan monk.
(d) A Catholic monk.

2. At the beginning of Part l, Chapter1, what gift is available to everyone upon waking up each morning?
(a) Enlightenment.
(b) Twenty-four hours.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) Joy.

3. At the time of this book's printing, how many square miles of forestland had been destroyed by acid rain, partly because of cars?
(a) Three million.
(b) Five million.
(c) One hundred thousand.
(d) Two million.

4. How many times should one breathe in and out before making a phone call?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

5. Why does one sometimes go for a drive unnecessarily?
(a) To quiet the bells.
(b) To maintain the car.
(c) To enjoy nature.
(d) To escape oneself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the origin of a smile?

2. In "Bells of Mindfulness", what must everyone make time for, according to Hanh?

3. According to Hanh, where can one meditate?

4. What phrase is used in the Editor's Introduction to describe "Peace is Every Step"?

5. Why is Hanh received enthusiastically in the West?

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