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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Introduction - pg. 78).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the word that means the opposite of taking pleasure in someone else's good fortune?
(a) Schadenfreude.
(b) Envy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Ruthlessness.

2. What does the Dalai Lama say genuine friendship is based upon?
(a) Family.
(b) Shared experiences.
(c) Trust.
(d) Humor.

3. What is Desmond Tutu's official professional title?
(a) The Pastor of South Africa.
(b) The Pope of Rome.
(c) Archbishop Emeritus of Southern Africa.
(d) The High Priest of Zimbabwe.

4. What is the concept of Ubuntu?
(a) Praying three times a day is required.
(b) A person is a person through other persons.
(c) The only true joy is in children's eyes.
(d) One needs to complete school before getting married.

5. Who was the Dalai Lama's biology "tutor"?
(a) Julia Nevry.
(b) Roman Farrow.
(c) Robert Livingston.
(d) Anthony Forgione.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Buddhist phrase for taking pleasure in others' good fortune?

2. How long had the Dalai Lama been in exile at the time of the book's writing?

3. What kind of tea do Abrams, the Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Tutu drink each week?

4. What color is the Dalai Lama's traditional robe?

5. On the first day of Abrams's interviews with the Dalai Lama and Tutu, what does the Dalai Lama say people are too focused upon?

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