Stillness of the Mind Quiz

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What is the nature of the mind, according to the passage?

  • To brood over the past and fret about the future (correct)
  • To be fully present in the current moment
  • To have occasional moments of stillness
  • To always remain still and calm

How does the passage describe the flow of thoughts in the mind?

  • As controllable, with conscious effort
  • As occasional, only during waking hours
  • As non-existent, except during meditation
  • As incessant, even during sleep (correct)

What is the man's response to the young man's question about the time?

  • It's 3 o'clock
  • Shut up (correct)
  • Why do you ask?
  • I don't know

Why does the man in the train get angry at the young man's question about the time?

<p>He anticipates the young man's further conversation topics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage convey about the flow of traffic on the roads and the flow of thoughts?

<p>The flow of thoughts is unceasing, unlike the flow of traffic on the roads (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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