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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 291 - 348).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Abrams, what is self-compassion closely linked to?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Self-acceptance.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Power.

2. How many pillars of joy are there?
(a) 4.
(b) 10.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

3. What story did Archbishop Tutu use in Rwanda to help make people there laugh in the midst of great pain?
(a) He told a story about small-nosed people and big-nosed people to make the gathering laugh.
(b) He told a story about fishing and worms to make people laugh.
(c) He told a story about flowers and bees to make people laugh.
(d) He told a story about musical bears to make people laugh.

4. What color is the Dalai Lama's traditional robe?
(a) Maroon.
(b) Navy blue.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

5. What does Abrams answer when Archbishop Tutu asks him why he is looking so solemn?
(a) He is thinking of a friend who recently passed away.
(b) He is missing his daughters.
(c) He is reflecting on their time coming to a close.
(d) He is thinking about church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of perspective does the Dalai Lama urge his followers to try to take?

2. What beverage does Archbishop Tutu have a fondness for?

3. What does the Dalai Lama suggest as a remedy for frustration and anger?

4. What does Archbishop Tutu say is the difference between hope and optimism?

5. What does the Dalai Lama say is the only way to promote the values he and Archbishop Tutu have talked about in this book?

(see the answer key)

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