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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state did the author attend his very first silent meditation retreat?
(a) California.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Washington.

2. What ratio does the author say he usually experiences throughout a meditation retreat when he mentions that part is bliss and part is difficult?
(a) 2 to 3.
(b) 1 to 2.
(c) 1 to 4.
(d) 4 to 1.

3. What is the English translation of the word dukkha?
(a) Peace.
(b) Suffering.
(c) Pain.
(d) Kindness.

4. What is the title of Chapter 3 of Buddhism is True?
(a) Nirvana in a Nutshell.
(b) Your CEO is MIA.
(c) When Are Feelings Illusions.
(d) Like, Wow, Everything is One.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The word vipassana is generally translated to what English word?

2. Whom does the author name as the two people who would be on the highest end of the spectrum as far as ease of meditation goes?

3. The first time the author attended a week-long meditation retreat, he was allowed to speak how many times?

4. What is NOT a concern the author attributes to the process of natural selection?

5. On what object does the author say people should place themselves during meditation?

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