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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author compare with the rawness of a broken heart?
(a) Bodhichitta.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Yoga.

2. What does Jarvis Jay Master write?
(a) A story about Florida.
(b) Finding Freedom.
(c) Learning to Love.
(d) A story about failure.

3. How long does Chodron say that cultivating equanimity takes?
(a) "At least until you die."
(b) "As long as you make it."
(c) "It will take less time if you start now."
(d) "Less time than it does to cultivate unhappiness."

4. Who do we first practice Maitri on?
(a) Our enemies.
(b) Our loved ones.
(c) Animals.
(d) Ourselves.

5. Who is Jarvis Masters?
(a) Chodron's former boyfriend.
(b) A man who was on death row.
(c) A comedian.
(d) A bank robber that Chodron read about.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first step to an aspiration for joy and happiness?

2. What helps teach us the four qualities of maitri?

3. How do we begin to practice the four limitless qualities?

4. Who are the best teachers in teaching us to rejoice in the good fortune of others?

5. What does the author experience after finding her boyfriend "passionately embracing" another woman?

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