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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. Where does the Dalai Lama celebrate his eightieth birthday?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) The Tibetan Children's Village in India.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) His birthplace in Tibet.

2. What is Archbishop Tutu's advice for people in dealing with their own negative thoughts?
(a) People should not berate themselves for negative thoughts because they are inevitable.
(b) Prayer can help get rid of any negative thought.
(c) Negative thoughts should never be acted out.
(d) People should seek therapy to get rid of their negative thoughts.

3. What role did Archbishop Tutu play in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa?
(a) He was chairperson.
(b) He was the faith healer there.
(c) He was the lawyer called in to mediate discussions.
(d) He was the note-taker.

4. Which famous researcher whose work focused on emotions does Abrams cite in Part I?
(a) Deborah Fallow.
(b) Robin Rose.
(c) Mark Zandi.
(d) Paul Ekman.

5. What is the title of Nelson Mandela's book that Abrams quotes from?
(a) A Life in Exile.
(b) Notes to the Future.
(c) Finding Peace in Chaos.
(d) The Fight for Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part I, what does Tutu say is the source of many things that undermine people's joy and happiness?

3. What does the Dalai Lama think of when he considers the act of eating?

4. What personal story about grief does the Dalai Lama share?

5. How long does the Dalai Lama tell Tutu he prays for every day upon waking?

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