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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. What can be transformed into healthy energy by recognizing that it is part of oneself?

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

3. What becomes of a beautiful cut rose after it dies?

4. According to Hanh's "Internal Formations", what forms within one's emotional consciousness as a result of anger?

5. According to Hanh, what can break the "cycle of transmission"?

Short Essay Questions

1. After calming an unpleasant feeling, what two additional steps should be taken to insure that the negative emotion is eradicated completely?

2. According to Hanh in "Mindfulness of Anger", anger is the root of self-control problems. How does anger take away our mindfulness? Why would its power lead to one being out of control?

3. In "Understanding" Hanh explains that understanding and love are one thing. Why can the two not be separated?

4. What instructions on meditating does Hanh give the reader in "Meditation on Compassion"? Why would it be more beneficial to meditate on someone who is obviously suffering?

5. In "The River of Feelings", what three types of feelings are discussed? Should one feeling be approached differently than another? Why or why not?

6. What effect does conscious breathing have on a hug? Why?

7. What theme is expressed in "Look into Your Hand"? Following the theme's message, why should one never feel lonely?

8. Hanh resurrects the concept of interbeing in "Healing the Wounds of War". What role does interbeing play in a veteran's life? Why?

9. How is Hanh's Buddhist faith reintroduced in "Internal Formations"? What is a common analogy to this teaching?

10. In "The Art of Mindful Living" Hanh remarks again about environmental issues. How can mindful living help environmental efforts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Hanh remarks that even the wealthiest can die of suffering. Apply his words to a wealthy country. How could the country cease to exist even though it had tremendous resources?

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