Zhuangzi — Questions and answers
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What does Zhuangzi's philosophy encourage us to do?
Choices
- A. Control everything and achieve a lot.
- B. Embrace spontaneity and accept change. ✓
- C. Ignore the world around us.
- 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
- A. The Dao
- B. The Mencius
- C. The Zhuangzi ✓
- 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
- A. It was too beautiful.
- B. It was unsuitable for timber because it was gnarled and large. ✓
- C. He didn't have the right tools.
- 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
- A. Confucianism focuses on individual freedom, while Zhuangzi focuses on social order.
- B. Zhuangzi focuses on individual freedom, while Confucianism emphasizes social order and ritual. ✓
- C. Both philosophies focus on the exact same things.
- 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
- A. "Always worry about your goals."
- B. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." ✓
- C. "Productivity is the most important thing."
- 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
- A. More complexities and worries.
- B. Inner freedom, spontaneity, and harmony. ✓
- C. Reasons to ignore the natural world.
- D. A way to avoid all challenges.
Answer: B. Inner freedom, spontaneity, and harmony.
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