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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Religion by Separation from the Qualities.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do all creatures find their existence?
(a) In suffering.
(b) In Akasha.
(c) In Krishna.
(d) On Earth.

2. What do those who have completely purified themselves see?
(a) They see ugliness in cruel creatures.
(b) They see the Self in every creature.
(c) They see beauty in every sunset.
(d) They see visions of the future.

3. What souls live in the body as its master?
(a) Those who renounce attachment in all their deeds.
(b) Those who live for bodily pleasure.
(c) Those who enjoy material existence.
(d) Those who honor their father and mother.

4. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about the world of the senses?
(a) The world of the senses does not exist.
(b) The world of the senses can lead an aspirant astray at first, but later may offer salvation.
(c) Pleasures conceived in the world of the senses have a beginning and an end and give birth to misery.
(d) The world of the senses is the source of salvation.

5. What does Krishna say the Lord of this world does not partake in?
(a) Sensual pleasures.
(b) The good and evil deeds of any person.
(c) The evil deeds of any person.
(d) The good deeds of any person.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Krishna say a sinner becomes holy?

2. What does Krishna say it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without?

3. According to Krishna, who thinks always, "I am not the doer?"

4. Where do the paths of the practice of selfless action and the renunciation of action lead?

5. What creatures are most dear to Krishna?

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