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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When scientists conducted an experiment asking people to choose one of four identical pairs of pantyhose, which one did they most often choose?
(a) The second from far left pair.
(b) The second from far right pair.
(c) The far left pair.
(d) The far right pair.

2. What does the chocolate symbolize in the author's anecdote?
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Gluttony.
(c) Reward.
(d) Lack of control.

3. What is NOT an element the author lists as being said by Jesus Christ?
(a) I am the love.
(b) I am the truth.
(c) I am the life.
(d) I am the way.

4. What Rolling Stones song does the author say perfectly encapsulates the human condition from the Buddhist point of view?
(a) Gimme Shelter.
(b) I Can't Get No Satisfaction.
(c) You Can't Always Get What You Want.
(d) Salt of the Earth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author uses the example of his childhood experiences with the Tooth Fairy in order to demonstrate what concept?

2. Western Buddhism eliminates all but which of the following traditional Buddhist traditions?

3. 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?

4. The author presents a scenario wherein someone imagines his or her speech is going to go badly, but it goes fine. What term does the author give to this phenomenon?

5. The Buddah lived and taught how many years ago?

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