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An #English final for the novel, The Tao of Pooh
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1
Regarding exercise, Taoists believe that:
You shouldn’t exercise because that means working too hard
No pain, no gain
Work as hard as you can to look as good as possible
It shouldn’t be more work, but should discipline mind & body
2
What is the importance of “the moment before we begin to eat honey.”
Diets are not good for fulfillment.
Hunger is important in life.
Honey is so healthy it is considered medicine.
The anticipation is the true joy.
3
Regarding Confucius, it was said that if, “the mat wasn’t straight, the master wouldn’t sit.”
False
True
4
Taoists believe what about limitations?
That it isn’t necessary to accept them
That you should always be trying to improve upon them
That you should know and respect them
That you should just give up and feel bad about them
5
What is an allegory?
A story that utilizes extensive metaphor.
A story that involves magic.
A story that can reveal a hidden moral or political meaning.
A story within a story.
6
Which of the following IS NOT one of the main philosophies of China?
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
7
What idea does Tai Chi promote?
Using the path of least hurt and resistance in a fight
Honoring the Four Noble Truths
Slowing down and enjoying life
Following strict rules, rituals, and ceremonies
8
What is the Great Secret?
Nothing is actually Something
Taoism is a terrible religion
Getting rid of education would solve everything
There are no true limitations
9
Fullness creates loneliness by not allowing us to stop and make connections with others.
True
False
10
What impact does the Confucianist belief about perfection have on a society?
Only strict scholars can achieve perfection.
Perfection can never be achieved.
Perfection can be obtained through hard work.
It creates a great deal of stress.
11
Which Winnie the Pooh character best embodies the idea of the Uncarved Block?
Tigger
Christopher Robin
Pooh
Rabbit
12
All of the following are major concepts of Taoism EXCEPT:
Governments should be able to support their people
The focus should be on the whole self
Everything has value when used in the proper way
Choose the path of least resistance and hurt
13
Which of the following is a simile?
A literary devices that appeals to all 5 senses.
Your poem reads like a blind man describing the sun.
Philosophy with rules for relationships hurts relationships.
Pooh is the Uncarved Block.
14
In Asia, most people tend to only follow one of the three philosophies at a time.
True
False
15
From the story of
The Vinegar Tasters
, what is shown about the Three Teachings?
They each dislike life
They all believe the same thing
They are wrong and inconsistent
The each have a different view on the nature of life
16
What is wrong with the Desiccated Scholar’s treatment of knowledge?
He is too smart
He spends all of his time reading
He uses it to make a bunch of rules
He hoards it and uses it to make others feel inferior
17
Which character DOES NOT demonstrate Knowledge?
Rabbit
Piglet
Eeyore
Owl
18
To fully understand the Way, one must adopt a child-like frame of mind.
True
False
19
What is the Snowball Effect/Tiddly Pom Principle?
The Taoist Youthful Immortal
Taking the path of least resistance
Doing a random act of kindness so others will pay it forward
Little things easily turn into big things
20
Wu Wei is the idea that:
Everything has inherent value
You should respect and know your limitations
You should honor your ancestors
Instead of trying too hard, you should just go with the flow
21
Taoists believe all of the following about Inner Nature EXCEPT:
Your brain is better
It is your gut instinct
It is foolproof
Everyone has their own, unique inner nature
22
What did Lao-Tzu name Tz’u (compassion)?
His “first treasure”
His greatest accomplishment
Inner Nature
The most essential element of Confucianism
23
What is the Way of Self Reliance?
Taoism
Know yourself, accept yourself, and work with what you have
Doing everything for yourself
Not needing a god to be happy
24
An overstuffed mind is better for finding and understanding new things than an empty mind.
False
True
25
What does
Tao
mean?
Enlightenment
Filial Piety
Religion of Lao-Tzu
The Way
26
What is the Teahouse?
A place where you buy tea
A popular cafe to visit in China
An important part of Asian culture
A place for people to sit, chat, relax, & enjoy a cup of tea
27
The Vinegar Tasters story is an allegory.
False
True
