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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT listed as one of the world's new teachers in relation to materialism, according to the book?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Terrorism.
(d) Pollution.

2. What is the name of the writer of the poem at the start of this chapter, according to the book?
(a) Ralph Waldo Emerson.
(b) John Milton.
(c) Richard Barnfield.
(d) William James.

3. The values that the rich have created have helped to steal the virtuous aspirations of the __________, according to the book.
(a) Schools.
(b) Museums.
(c) Culture.
(d) Children.

4. _________ is the writer who describes the difference between inflicted poverty and voluntary poverty.
(a) William James.
(b) Dorothy Day.
(c) John Milton.
(d) Ivan Illich.

5. 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.
(a) Law.
(b) Whitman.
(c) Manner.
(d) Truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The civilized world lacks philosophers and _______ who can warn against the destructiveness of materialism.

2. Only with a limitation of one's possessions can one realize their true _________ in the world, according to the book.

3. ________ is seen as a non-productive luxury that stands in the way of one's true worth in the world, according to the book.

4. Much has been given to those from whom much will be required, thus men are neither equally gifted or __________, according to the book.

5. When we don't hold onto anything, we can _______ without fear of losing our affluence.

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