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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. The life of the wandering monk assumes sufficient _____ of the surrounding community.
(a) Coercion.
(b) Laissez faire.
(c) Good will.
(d) Coherence.

2. One of the three fundamental defilements in Buddhism is _____.
(a) Aversion.
(b) Dispersion.
(c) Attitude.
(d) Conversion.

3. Arhats are the names of Buddhist _____.
(a) Prayers.
(b) Saints.
(c) Writings.
(d) Sanctuaries.

4. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from eating _____.
(a) On Sunday.
(b) During a full moon.
(c) After midday.
(d) Before sunrise.

5. There is a Pali version of the Nikayama/Agama and a _____ translation contained in the Tripitaka.
(a) Tibetan.
(b) Cambodian.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Sri Lankan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Vinaya contains _____ for the corporate acts of the monastic collective.

2. The Theravading Vinaya specifies that the candidate for pravrajya must be old enough to _____.

3. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from taking _____.

4. One of the ten rules of training for a monk involves refraining from using _____.

5. Sthaviras is a Buddhist term that refers to ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the oral tradition of communicating the concept of dharma considered to be more accurate than the written tradition by some people?

2. What language did the Buddha use to communicate his ideas and why?

3. Which offenses can result in a probationary period involving loss of full status as a member of the Sangha by a monk?

4. Who are the four great authorities in Buddhism? Why would a monk go to them?

5. What is the significance of celibacy in the life of a monk?

6. How does the author compare Buddha and the four truths to modern medicine?

7. How is bodhi characterized?

8. Why does the author say that he wrote this book on Buddhism?

9. According to the author, what does the term 'Buddhism' refer to?

10. What is the general Buddhist and Indian world view concerning life and death?

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