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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Religion by Devotion to the One Supreme God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is adhyatma?
(a) The imperishable Brahman.
(b) Krishna's daughter.
(c) Krishna's son.
(d) The supreme sacrifice.

2. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?
(a) Krishna says Arjuna could go live alone in the mountains and be forgiven because of his sacrifice.
(b) Krishna says if Arjuna sells all of his possession he could cross beyond all sin.
(c) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin by sharing Krishna's wisdom with another.
(d) Krishna says Arjuna could cross beyond all sin with spiritual wisdom.

3. What does Krishna say it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without?
(a) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without fasting and prayer.
(b) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without assistance from a master.
(c) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without self flagellation.
(d) Krishna says it is difficult to achieve perfect renunciation without performing action.

4. Who does Krishna say is the supreme poet?
(a) Sanjaya.
(b) Arjuna.
(c) The Lord.
(d) Dhritarashtra.

5. According to Krishna, what happens to those who perform all their actions in the spirit of service?
(a) Their children are happy.
(b) They are to be considered fools.
(c) They are born into a lower caste.
(d) Their karma is dissolved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krishna say is the only enemy of the Self?

2. Where do those who worship the gods go according to Krishna?

3. How many people does Krishna say will seek perfection?

4. What does Krishna say the syllable Om represents?

5. How does Krishna say the true Self may be realized?

(see the answer key)

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