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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: "The Nature of the Mind".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words does Sogyal use to describe Khyentse's attitude to Samten's death?
(a) Miserable
(b) Jovial
(c) Lighthearted
(d) Somber

2. How does the frog die?
(a) He dies of old age
(b) He is shot
(c) His head explodes
(d) He overdoses

3. What does Dudjum say a civilized country builds for their living corpses?
(a) Beautiful houses
(b) Beautiful clothes
(c) Beautiful gardens
(d) Beautiful sky scrapers

4. Which of the following is a certainty about death?
(a) One will go to heaven
(b) One will die
(c) One will be reincarnated
(d) One will think no longer

5. What is the second authenticity?
(a) A love of life
(b) The presence of enlightenment
(c) The devotion of a student
(d) The blessing of an authentic master

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sogyal view the western ideas towards death as?

2. What does Sogyal state people should focus on?

3. What does Sogyal say individuals should not plan for?

4. Who discusses his views in this opening chapter?

5. What does Rinpoche believe his master was the embodiment of?

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