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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Man annihilates more ________ than any other living thing, according to the book and according to recent findings.
(a) Natural resources.
(b) Hope.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Spirit.

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

4. Thoreau says that ________ men are the most destitute because they do not know how to use the resources they have, according to the book.
(a) Confused.
(b) Wealthy.
(c) Godless.
(d) Poor.

5. If wealthy nations were to adhere to _________, the world might have its resources more fairly shared without causing too much harm.
(a) Zero growth.
(b) Eating less.
(c) Planting more trees.
(d) Limited growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. __________ tells a story of a passenger on a ship that is going to sink, according to the book.

2. 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.

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

4. No man is without _______, whether he is gainfully employed or not, according to the book.

5. Nature has a major role in what man is given to _______ and to live a happy life, even when he doesn't realize it, according to the book.

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