Zen In The Art Of Archery by Eugen Herrigel

1. Who is the author of 'Zen In The Art Of Archery'?

A) D.T. Suzuki
B) Shunryu Suzuki
C) Eugen Herrigel
D) Alan Watts

2. What does Herrigel use to illustrate Zen principles?

A) Meditation
B) Martial arts
C) Calligraphy
D) Archery

3. In which country did Herrigel practice archery?

A) India
B) China
C) Korea
D) Japan

4. What does the phrase 'the shot is everything' imply?

A) Past experience is irrelevant
B) The importance of the present moment
C) Winning is essential
D) Archery is only about accuracy

5. What is the significance of training in Zen archery?

A) Training is for gaining trophies
B) Training leads to competition wins
C) Training is a path to self-discovery
D) Training ensures perfect technique

6. What is the relationship between the archer and the target?

A) A rivalry with the target
B) A connection of unity, transcending separation
C) An adversarial position
D) A distanced perspective

7. What lesson on patience is conveyed in the book?

A) Patience should be abandoned
B) Patience leads to deeper understanding
C) Patience is secondary to action
D) Patience delays progress

8. Which aspect of Zen is reflected in archery practice?

A) Mindfulness
B) Aggression
C) Overthinking
D) Blind ambition

Created with That Quiz — a math test site for students of all grade levels.