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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term means "the essence of a person's true nature"?
(a) Ego.
(b) Interbeing.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Suchness.

2. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", what kind of problems does anger create?
(a) Self-control problems.
(b) Health problems.
(c) Relationship problems.
(d) Self-esteem problems.

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

4. What are the fruits of meditation?
(a) Clarity, determination, and peace.
(b) Clarity, determination, and patience.
(c) Peace, joy, and clarity.
(d) Mindfulness, clarity, and patience.

5. What must be one's approach towards nature for survival?
(a) Non-duality.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Awe.
(d) Honor.

6. What do negative feelings leave behind if they are not faced?
(a) Relief, acceptance, and peace.
(b) Positive acceptance.
(c) Negativity.
(d) Destructive feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

7. According to the chapter "The Roots of Anger", where does the source of anger usually reside?
(a) In the situation.
(b) In the universe.
(c) In negative thinking.
(d) Within oneself.

8. What technique discussed in "Cooking the Potato" transforms anger into a positive force?
(a) Nurturing.
(b) Mediation.
(c) Breathing.
(d) Meditation.

9. Who/what lives thanks to the "second heart"?
(a) The suffering masses.
(b) Stars.
(c) Children.
(d) Plants.

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

11. Why does looking into his own hand keep the man from feeling lonely?
(a) He remembers his faith.
(b) He realizes all things are connected.
(c) He is reminded of his place in the universe.
(d) He remembers his mother.

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

13. What should mindful living not do?
(a) Blind one from seeing real problems in the world.
(b) Try to cure all suffering.
(c) Intrude on others' beliefs.
(d) Insulate one from all suffering.

14. What three concepts can be included in family life that will promote inner peace?
(a) Meditation sessions, meditation rooms, and mindful dinners.
(b) Music room, reading room, and conscious breathing.
(c) Reading rooms, family altar, and mindful dinners.
(d) Breathing room, media room, and mindful dinners.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Hanh give for the abuse of children at their own parents' hands?

2. What is the basis for real strength when one tries to make a change in the world?

3. What gift does holding a grandchild give to the grandparent?

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

5. In which river did the author wash his face?

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