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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The need to develop __________ is essential in providing energy for the world's population, according to the book.
(a) New settlements.
(b) Alternative energies.
(c) Peace treaties.
(d) Peace plans.

2. Starting off this section is the poem "Lady ________" which talks more about the life of simplicity and what it has to offer."
(a) Poverty.
(b) Power.
(c) Pecunia.
(d) Truth.

3. __________ asserts that the praises of poverty need once more be boldly sung, according to the book.
(a) William Shakespeare.
(b) Joseph Campbell.
(c) John Milton.
(d) William James.

4. Gandhi realized that the more he gave away, the ________ it became, according to the book and to his own personal experience.
(a) Easier.
(b) More plentiful.
(c) Honorable.
(d) Harder.

5. Ivan Illich believes that the world is divided into _______ camps of thought about money and about materialism.
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. William _______ is paraphrased when it is said that man is rich in virtues when he wants to use what he has in a holy manner.

2. Seneca proclaims that the _______ provided by nature is adequately abundant, even though most people do not realize it or recognize it.

3. If wealthy nations were to adhere to _________, the world might have its resources more fairly shared without causing too much harm.

4. _________ says that poverty, that confirms with the laws of nature, is great wealth, according to the book.

5. What is NOT listed as one of the world's new teachers in relation to materialism, according to the book?

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