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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. Who assembles the army of the Pandavas?
(a) Krishna.
(b) Sanjaya.
(c) Yudhishthira.
(d) Drona.

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

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

4. What happens when the women of a family become corrupt according to Arjuna?
(a) The men clap their hands.
(b) There is no one to cook meals.
(c) Society is plunged into chaos.
(d) Everyone mourns.

5. What is the dwelling place of those who have destroyed their family dharma?
(a) The saloon.
(b) Heaven.
(c) The desert.
(d) Hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krishna, what do those who excel control?

2. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?

3. According to Krishna, what may no one gain perfection by abstaining from?

4. According to Krishna, what cannot be pierced by weapons or burned by fire?

5. According to Krishna, what is worse than death for a man of honor?

(see the answer key)

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