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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will happen if we "stay with" sorrow or pain?
(a) We will have strengthened personal relationships.
(b) We will understand why we have so many psychological issues.
(c) We will feel lighter and more courageous.
(d) We will feel worse.

2. What is prajnaparamita?
(a) Unconditional bodhichitta.
(b) Goodness.
(c) Happiness.
(d) The source of maitri.

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

4. What is the near enemy of loving-kindness?
(a) Humor.
(b) Attachment.
(c) Hope.
(d) Lust.

5. What is most important in doing good deeds?
(a) Being frank.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Attitude.
(d) Respect.

6. What is the near enemy of equanimity?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Worry.
(c) Fear.
(d) Detachment.

7. What did the cook from Gambo Alley who was miserable see as she walked unhappily?
(a) An unmarried and attractive man.
(b) A eclipse.
(c) A shooting star.
(d) A fox.

8. What is the far enemy of joy?
(a) Envy.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Despair.

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

10. How many near enemies of compassion are there?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

11. Which of the following is one of the three kinds of laziness?
(a) Problems with family.
(b) Depression.
(c) Loss of heart.
(d) Hearing loss.

12. What tendency is comfort orientation based on?
(a) Being irresponsible.
(b) Overspending.
(c) Avoiding inconvenience.
(d) Hoping for the best.

13. What is the pirate's name in the traditional Buddhist story about a ship captain and a pirate?
(a) Lewis.
(b) Bearded Bar.
(c) Erik the Enojar.
(d) Angry Spearman.

14. What would Chodron like us to see about being in a raft that has disintegrated?
(a) It could never happen.
(b) We never needed a raft.
(c) Our innermost self finds a way in an emergency.
(d) It can be liberating.

15. How does Chodron define bravery?
(a) Being in the present moment.
(b) Avoiding reactions in relationships.
(c) Loving freely.
(d) Not having self-deception.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Buddha teach groundlessness?

2. Which of the following is one of the three kinds of laziness?

3. What is the gentlest method of reproach?

4. Who is Jarvis Masters?

5. What did Geshe Ben do after a meal with his patrons?

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