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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the major difference between the author and his wife, Linda?
(a) She is meticulous and organized and he is sloppy.
(b) She is comfortable in the "conventional" world and he is not.
(c) He is meticulous and organized and she is sloppy.
(d) He is comfortable in the "conventional" world and she is not.

2. Who is Victor?
(a) Ruth's grandson.
(b) Ruth's godson.
(c) Socrates' nephew.
(d) Ruth's brother.

3. What fades in the author's memories as he leads a "normal" life?
(a) His encounter with Socrates.
(b) His past life as a Tibetan monk.
(c) His memories of fighting in Viet Nam.
(d) His father's death.

4. What is one overwhelming impression Millman has of India?
(a) The modern cities.
(b) The alternating cold and warm climate.
(c) The huge numbers of people.
(d) The peace and quiet.

5. What does Ruth say that gets Dan's attention as he is leaving the juice stand?
(a) Have a nice day.
(b) Create a nice day.
(c) Nice is the day to create.
(d) A nice day is having you.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Millman finally decide to contact the woman whom Socrates mentioned?

2. What kind of juice do Ruth and Dan have to drink when they first meet?

3. What is the main thing that keeps Dan looking after feeling quite discouraged?

4. What does the author do for a job right after graduation?

5. What schools does Millman attend regularly?

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