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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eighteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "_______________ is at the heart of Buddha's teachings."
(a) Right Action.
(b) Right Concentration.
(c) Right Mindfulness.
(d) Right Diligence.

2. What is the goal of right Concentration?
(a) A rounded mind.
(b) A one-pointed mind.
(c) A quiet mind.
(d) A many-pointed mind.

3. The first __________ of the nine levels of meditative concentration are called Dhyanas.
(a) The Four Dhyanas.
(b) The Five Dhyanas.
(c) The Three Dhyanas.
(d) The Two Dhyanas.

4. Are rightness and wrongness subjective?
(a) Usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Sometimes.

5. Whatever we think will make us happy can often be what?
(a) Paths to happiness.
(b) Makes us happy.
(c) Obstacles to happiness.
(d) A part of happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. We are always giving our attention to something, and it often does what?

2. What is the Sixth Miracle of Mindfulness?

3. What is the third turning?

4. Our perceptions are affected by what?

5. Looking deeply into our suffering and writing down what nutriments we are feeding to sustain takes what?

(see the answer key)

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