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

2. According to Krishna what happens to us when our body is worn out?
(a) Our life comes to an end.
(b) We treat our body very delicately.
(c) We realize we have never been anything but our body.
(d) Our inner self acquires a new body.

3. After Arjuna sinks into despair and falls silent what does Krishna say to him?
(a) Krishna laughs at Arjuna and urges him not to take life quite so seriously.
(b) Krishna stabs Arjuna in the hand.
(c) Krishna says Arjuna speaks with sincerity but his sorrow is without cause.
(d) Krishna rebukes Arjuna for weeping like a woman.

4. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?
(a) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his brother dying.
(b) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his father dying.
(c) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his mother dying.
(d) Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.

5. What does Arjuna believe will happen to him if he kills Bhishma and Drona?
(a) Arjuna's life will be filled with peace.
(b) Arjuna will turn into a pumpkin.
(c) Every pleasure Arjuna finds will be tainted.
(d) Arjuna will win a great prize.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Krishna, the standards that outstanding persons create will be followed by whom?

4. According to Krishna, the wise grieve for whom?

5. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?

(see the answer key)

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