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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, The Religion of Faith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nirvana?
(a) The state of abiding peace and joy in God.
(b) A lonely place where one is punished for sin.
(c) A painful state where one is purged of sin.
(d) An illusion.

2. According to Krishna, how may one be released from Karma?
(a) One must live to destroy the enemies of God Almighty.
(b) One must seek to enjoy pleasure deeply.
(c) One must perform many good deeds.
(d) One must live in accordance with divine laws without complaining.

3. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?
(a) Krishna says if Arjuna sells all of his possession he could cross beyond all sin.
(b) Krishna says Arjuna could go live alone in the mountains and be forgiven because of his sacrifice.
(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.

4. What is the path of jnana?
(a) The path of material abundance.
(b) The path of spiritual wisdom.
(c) The path of sacrifice.
(d) The path of service.

5. Who does Krishna say is truly his devotee?
(a) One who seeks penance as life's supreme goal.
(b) One who seeks family as life's supreme goal.
(c) One who seeks pleasure as life's supreme goal.
(d) One who seeks Krishna as life's supreme goal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is adhiyajna?

2. What does Arjuna say Vishnu does to the worlds?

3. Who does Krishna tell Arjuna is the most established in yoga?

4. Where does Sri Krishna tell Arjuna all paths lead?

5. According to Krishna, what happens to those who perform all their actions in the spirit of service?

(see the answer key)

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