2. Why is living in the present essential after experiencing negative feelings?
(a) Knots can help solve the issue.
(b) Knots will dissipate the anger.
(c) Knots disappear.
(d) Knots can be identified as they form.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 51, Hanh introduces the word interbeing. What is the meaning of this word?
(a) All things are connected.
(b) All things exist in harmony.
(c) All things are sources of energy.
(d) All things are sacred.

4. According to Hanh, what is the only tool useful in changing a situation?
(a) Faith.
(b) Mindful living.
(c) Understanding.
(d) Communication.

5. What is Hanh's attitude towards the Western cultures' treatment of parents?
(a) He is saddened.
(b) He is tolerant.
(c) He is infuriated.
(d) He is elated.

6. What is the result of compassion towards another who is suffering?
(a) Eternal gratitude.
(b) Unconditional love.
(c) Joy and peace.
(d) Love and peace.

7. According to Hanh, what can break the "cycle of transmission"?
(a) Intense therapy.
(b) Mindful living.
(c) Wisdom of our elders.
(d) Buddhism.

8. What do positive seeds produce?
(a) More positive seeds.
(b) Mindful living.
(c) Peace.
(d) Happy thoughts.

9. Realistically, who can benefit from an individual's mindful living?
(a) Those who are suffering.
(b) The world.
(c) People who are in daily contact.
(d) Relatives and close friends.

10. What becomes of a beautiful cut rose after it dies?
(a) It becomes garbage.
(b) It is forgotten.
(c) It is remembered for its fragrance.
(d) It is revived when placed in sunlight.

11. What is Hanh's definition of compassion?
(a) Feeling the intensity of another's suffering.
(b) Offering to help in another's suffering.
(c) Understanding why another is suffering.
(d) The ability to remove suffering from another person.

12. According to Hanh's "Look into Your Hand", what can be found in a single person?
(a) Spirit.
(b) Being.
(c) All things.
(d) Essence.

13. According to Hanh, when must one recognize negative feelings?
(a) When one has emotional support.
(b) Before they arise.
(c) When they arise.
(d) When faced with a decision.

14. Which group of people are "the light at the top of the candle" for interbeing?
(a) Children.
(b) The Enlightened.
(c) Veterans.
(d) Elderly.

15. According Hanh, if one item is removed from the universe, how many others will cease to exist?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) All.
(d) One hundred thousand.