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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Enriching the Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following art forms is NOT one Mary's grandfather collected when she was a child?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Photography.
(c) Embroidery.
(d) Paintings.

2. According to Bateson, which of the following is NOT a necessary element to "nurture ideas and institutions"?
(a) Finances.
(b) Caring.
(c) Relationship building.
(d) Homebuilding.

3. Which of the following statements does NOT fit into Mary's definition of wisdom?
(a) It can be practiced by everyone, everyday.
(b) It is something you are born with or without.
(c) It is a survival skill.
(d) It is the ability to adapt to new environments.

4. In which of the following countries did Mary and her husband NEVER live?
(a) France.
(b) The United States.
(c) Iran.
(d) Philippines.

5. As a child, what did Ellen want to be when she grew up?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) An astronaut.
(d) A librarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are men often encouraged to remove distractions from their lives?

2. What is the name of the homeless shelter that provides shelter and food for as many people as possible, every night?

3. Which of the following riddles is NOT included in the first chapter of the text?

4. Which of the following values does Bateson say is "inappropriate in today's constantly changing world"?

5. In what decade did family shelters first start to pop up in Boston?

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