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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of the scriptures?
(a) Gandhi.
(b) Arjuna.
(c) Krishna.
(d) Dhritarashtra.

2. What does Arjuna say is Krishna's body?
(a) A Cow.
(b) The cosmos.
(c) A Sheep.
(d) The ocean.

3. Who does Krishna say will be swiftly rescued from the cycle of birth and death?
(a) Poets.
(b) Those for whom Krishna is the supreme goal.
(c) Priests.
(d) Those for whom enjoyment of the world is the supreme goal.

4. Who does Krishna tell Arjuna is the most established in yoga?
(a) Those who sit with their eyes closed longer than anyone else.
(b) Those who practice daily rituals morning, noon and night.
(c) Those who enjoy material existence fully.
(d) Those who set their hearts on Krishna and worship him with unwavering devotion and faith.

5. Which kind of renunciation is superior according to Krishna?
(a) Purusha.
(b) Tyaga.
(c) Prakriti.
(d) Sannyasa.

Short Answer Questions

1. If Arjuna is unable to still his mind, what does Krishna recommend?

2. What does the Self act through?

3. What kind of food do tamasic people prefer?

4. To whom does Krishna give spiritual wisdom?

5. What kind of renunciation is tyaga?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe those with demonic tendencies.

2. Who does Krishna say sees truly?

3. What are the limits to Krishna's divine power?

4. What exists without Krishna?

5. What are some of the qualities found in living creatures who have their source in Krishna?

6. How does Arjuna begin this chapter?

7. Describe the three gunas.

8. Why does Arjuna apologize to Krishna?

9. What happens to souls who die in each of these states?

10. With what kind of person is Krishna in love?

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