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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hanh, what items should be in a family meditation room?

2. What kind of lighting should be in a family meditation room?

3. What invitation does the author give to the reader at the end of the first section?

4. According to Hanh's story about an arguing couple, what is the first step to healing?

5. In "Tangerine Meditation", who is reflecting on the tangerine's origin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What qualities does the dandelion possess that makes it a good choice as the recipient of lost smiles?

2. In "Cookies of Childhood" what is the analogy between eating a cookie and living in the present?

3. Describe the ritual of having a mindful family dinner.

4. What are the benefits of conscious breathing?

5. When is Hanh's second visit to the United States? What is the purpose of this visit? What do his visits to the United States indicate about his own commitment to world peace?

6. Explain the process of conscious breathing. What is its purpose?

7. Which peace activist nominates Hanh for the Nobel Peace Prize? In what year does the nomination occur? Why does this individual nominate Hanh?

8. Who is Thomas Merton? What is Merton's opinion of Hanh?

9. What do dishes symbolize in "Washing the Dishes"? What does dessert symbolize in this article?

10. According to Hanh, why does Jesus ask His disciples to eat the bread during the Eucharist? How does this request help the disciples to live in the present?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using at least three everyday activities, explore how their intrinsic values could be discovered through mindful living. Use specific attributes of each activity in your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

A familiar adage which refers to stress in an individual is all tied up in knots. Compare/contrast the adage with the Buddhist's concept of "internal formations.

Essay Topic 3

Hanh's essay on "Living Together" is directed towards the family unit. How could the principles stated in this article apply to individual countries and world peace?

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