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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 83 - 144).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jinpa point out that modern society has prioritized, to the detriment of society as a whole?
(a) Independence.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Faith.
(d) Captialism.

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

3. What is the Sikh religion's holiest site that Abrams and Tutu visit?
(a) The Wailing Wall.
(b) Harmandir Sahib.
(c) The Southern Church.
(d) The Northern Mosque.

4. Why are the Dalai Lama's flights frequently delayed or canceled?
(a) His personal pilot has other clients he has to rearrange his schedule to accommodate.
(b) The weather at his local airport is very changeable and chaotic.
(c) He can not get enough security professionals to accompany him on his travels.
(d) His ailing health puts his travel plans at risk.

5. What has been the evolutionary advantage of fear and anxiety, according to Archbishop Tutu?
(a) Tribalism.
(b) Finding food.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Survival.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Dalai Lama say is an artificial posture that he rejects in favor of breaking down barriers between himself and others?

2. Why was the Dalai Lama prevented from coming to Tutu's own birthday celebration in South Africa?

3. 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?

4. Who is the Dalai Lama's longtime translator?

5. What is Archbishop Tutu's advice for people in dealing with their own negative thoughts?

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