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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first practice,______________________, is a deep understanding of the four Noble Truths of suffering, the making of it, the fact that it can be transformed, and its transformation.
(a) The Right View.
(b) The Right Path.
(c) The Right Thinking.
(d) The Right Action.

2. Can Right View be taught?
(a) Usually.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Often.

3. It is vital to keep our bodies, hearts and minds open to truth rather than what?
(a) Ignoring the truth.
(b) Misunderstanding.
(c) Comparing the teachings to what we already believe.
(d) Lies.

4. Are any views the absolute truth?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, only a few.
(c) Yes, some.
(d) Yes, many.

5. Buddha said we feed our happiness or suffering with how man nutriments?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Buddhism is a practice to help what?

2. Are suffering and joy both impermanent?

3. We need to do what to become free of perceptions and be able to see things as they are?

4. The Buddha said, "My teaching is like a finger pointing to the moon. Do not mistake _______ ."

5. How should we treat our suffering?

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