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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that specific types of what can turn off the autopilot mode for feelings?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Exercises.
(c) Music.
(d) Behavioral therapies.

2. Which character in the movie referred to in the chapter entitled "Take the Red Pill" realizes that his life has actually been an extended hallucination?
(a) Hagar.
(b) Morpheus.
(c) Altoo.
(d) Neo.

3. What kind of meditation does the author say produced a feeling that is probably similar to two hard drugs?
(a) Laughing meditation.
(b) Group meditation.
(c) Mindfulness meditation.
(d) Concentration meditation.

4. The author states that repeated studies have shown that the brain reacts similarly to physical pain and what other element?
(a) Social rejection.
(b) Regret.
(c) Anger.
(d) Humiliation.

5. In an experiment, male respondents in rooms with women were more likely to rate what as an important goal?
(a) Career.
(b) Wealth acquisition.
(c) Attractiveness.
(d) Survival.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author suggests that the reader check out the enlightenment scene in which film in order to get an idea of the vibrancy of the experience?

2. How many minutes does the author say he spends meditating each morning?

3. What is the title of Chapter 3 of Buddhism is True?

4. What object does the author use as a metaphor for the feelings that connect one’s conscious mind and one’s thoughts?

5. How many parts belong to the Path that "deeply committed Buddhists are supposed to tread" (48)?

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