Zhuangzi — Questions and answers

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What does Zhuangzi's philosophy encourage us to do?

Choices

  1. A. Control everything and achieve a lot.
  2. B. Embrace spontaneity and accept change. ✓
  3. C. Ignore the world around us.
  4. D. Only worry about the past.

Answer: B. Embrace spontaneity and accept change.

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What was the name of Zhuangzi's famous book?

Choices

  1. A. The Dao
  2. B. The Mencius
  3. C. The Zhuangzi ✓
  4. D. The Warring States

Answer: C. The Zhuangzi

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Why did the carpenter refuse to cut down the tree in Zhuangzi's parable?

Choices

  1. A. It was too beautiful.
  2. B. It was unsuitable for timber because it was gnarled and large. ✓
  3. C. He didn't have the right tools.
  4. D. The tree begged him not to.

Answer: B. It was unsuitable for timber because it was gnarled and large.

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What is one main difference between Zhuangzi's philosophy and Confucianism?

Choices

  1. A. Confucianism focuses on individual freedom, while Zhuangzi focuses on social order.
  2. B. Zhuangzi focuses on individual freedom, while Confucianism emphasizes social order and ritual. ✓
  3. C. Both philosophies focus on the exact same things.
  4. D. Zhuangzi encourages all critics, while Confucianism does not.

Answer: B. Zhuangzi focuses on individual freedom, while Confucianism emphasizes social order and ritual.

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What did Katya's grandmother say, quoting Lao Tzu?

Choices

  1. A. "Always worry about your goals."
  2. B. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ✓
  3. C. "Productivity is the most important thing."
  4. D. "Never appreciate the moment."

Answer: B. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

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What can Zhuangzi's teachings help us find in modern life?

Choices

  1. A. More complexities and worries.
  2. B. Inner freedom, spontaneity, and harmony. ✓
  3. C. Reasons to ignore the natural world.
  4. D. A way to avoid all challenges.

Answer: B. Inner freedom, spontaneity, and harmony.

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