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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. Why does the author do what he does on his wedding night?
(a) His wife falls asleep first.
(b) He and his wife are camping.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He and his wife love to skydive.

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

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

4. After Stanford, where does the author accept a teaching position?
(a) Oberlin College.
(b) Swarthmore.
(c) University of Georgia.
(d) University of Ohio.

5. What lesson from Socrates does the author have difficulty following in this early part of the book?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Detachment.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Being in the present moment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ruth say that gets Dan's attention as he is leaving the juice stand?

2. What schools does Millman attend regularly?

3. What does the author do on his wedding night?

4. Why does Millman become more dejected as time passes on his travels?

5. What is one thing Ruth and Dan have in common?

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