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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the mother who wanted to help her heroin addicted son feel during her aspiration?
(a) Overwhelmed.
(b) Fearful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Frustrated.

2. What is strong determination?
(a) Our determination to be good people, and act responsibly in the world.
(b) A determination to respect "whatever life brings."
(c) Our desire to feel joy.
(d) A desire to enjoy "full personal responsibility for our own happiness."

3. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?
(a) Relaxation.
(b) Reflexive listening.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Aspiring.

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

5. How does equanimity compare with our usual perspective?
(a) It is bigger.
(b) It is less happy.
(c) It is happier.
(d) It is less confusing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author claim that thoughts become with time?

2. Which of the following is a near enemy of compassion?

3. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?

4. Chodron writes that, "All activities should be done with one intention." What is that intention?

5. Which of the following is one of the six ways of compassionate living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three futile strategies?

2. What does the author claim can be achieved through the six ways of compassionate living?

3. How does Chodron argue that we should react to our good fortune?

4. What are the six ways of compassionate living?

5. What is equanimity?

6. What are the three near enemies of compassion?

7. How do lhenchak and loving-kindness compare?

8. What are the near and far enemies of the four limitless qualities?

9. What kinds of laziness does Chodron describe?

10. How does the author believe we cultivate the conditions for joy to expand?

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