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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The charts shown in the book for single people and couples are meant to be used how?
(a) As inspiration.
(b) As tax records.
(c) As strict guides.
(d) As a family budget.

2. If "work" is different from "paid employment," then which of the following is true?
(a) Work includes anything people do to provide a service, including cleaning the house.
(b) Cleaning is only work when it's done by a paid professional.
(c) Retirement is the absence of work.
(d) Volunteer jobs are not work.

3. Why should people try not to turn their job into an identity?
(a) Only volunteerism creates an identy.
(b) Identity comes from friends and family.
(c) So that their lives could be about something different.
(d) Changing careers could cause an identity crisis.

4. What two addictions are compared in Chapter 3?
(a) Overeating and overspending.
(b) Alcoholism and smoking.
(c) Overspending and gambling.
(d) Gambling and shopping.

5. How do most people define work?
(a) Anything that is not enjoyable.
(b) Full-time employment.
(c) What they do to make a living.
(d) Life energy spent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What should people do as soon as possible?

2. What should participants do if they don't make a living from their passion?

3. What are piggy banks and cookie jars examples of?

4. Where do the authors recommend finding job-hunting advice?

5. If people earn more than the minimum needed to pay bills, what should they do with the extra money?

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