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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Virtue in Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Krishna who are truly wise and fit for immortality?
(a) Those who practice selfless service.
(b) Those who are the same in pleasure and in pain.
(c) Those walk great distances.
(d) Those who have devoutly studied scripture.

2. For what do the ignorant work according to Krishna?
(a) Fame.
(b) The welfare of the whole world.
(c) Their own profit.
(d) Their family.

3. What does Arjuna do at the very end of the chapter?
(a) Arjuna says emphatically that he no longer wishes to dwell on earth, and promptly ascends into heaven.
(b) Arjuna throws down his bow and arrow and sits down in his chariot in the middle of the battle field.
(c) Arjuna commands his army to charge, and he is shot through the heart with an arrow.
(d) Arjuna collapses weeping in the arms of Sri Krishna, and begs to be taken to his palace.

4. According to Arjuna, what happens when a family declines?
(a) There is a widespread famine.
(b) Ancient traditions are destroyed.
(c) Morality vanishes.
(d) Women weep constantly.

5. According to Krishna, what cannot be pierced by weapons or burned by fire?
(a) Arjuna's chariot.
(b) The Self.
(c) Arjuna's body.
(d) Arjuna's palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what do the wise work according to Krishna?

2. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?

3. What is the source of every selfless act according to Krishna?

4. According to Krishna where does reality lie?

5. According to Krishna, what binds a person to continual rebirth?

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