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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author experience after finding her boyfriend "passionately embracing" another woman?
(a) A deep sadness stemming from her unmet need to be loved.
(b) Absolute disgust with another human being.
(c) An inability to release her own emotional energy.
(d) The horror of causing a tragedy after the rush of anger was released.

2. What are the lojong teachings for?
(a) Seeking spiritual guidance.
(b) Opening the heart.
(c) Finding a good feeling.
(d) Training the mind.

3. Who are the best teachers in teaching us to rejoice in the good fortune of others?
(a) People with power over us.
(b) The elderly.
(c) Children.
(d) Difficult people.

4. What does the author claim "cannot proliferate" without our thoughts?
(a) Poor relationships.
(b) Emotions.
(c) The humiliation of past mistakes.
(d) Misunderstandings.

5. What does Chodron claim undermines our wakeful energy?
(a) Depression.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chondron describe our "fundamental energy"?

2. What does Chodron claim is the most difficult step in any practice?

3. Which of the two witnesses does Chodron say we should hold?

4. What does Chondron claim is the essence of generosity?

5. What is the pirate's name in the traditional Buddhist story about a ship captain and a pirate?

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