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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the belt of the man who refuses to take the belt off, though it might cause him to drown?
(a) Silver.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Gold.
(d) Platinum.

2. The celebrations of the rich are like __________, according to Mercier when he speaks in this section of the book.
(a) Plays.
(b) Pageants.
(c) Movies.
(d) Books.

3. The desire to gain ________ and the fear of its loss creates ideal conditions for corruption and for cowardice.
(a) Wealth.
(b) Status.
(c) Homes.
(d) Power.

4. _________ finds that he is rich enough as long as he is able to leave things untouched, according to the book.
(a) Seneca.
(b) St. Francis.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Thoreau.

5. Only with a limitation of one's possessions can one realize their true _________ in the world, according to the book.
(a) Connection.
(b) Purpose.
(c) Worth.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Today's economic structure is built to support the relatively few but super _________ in society.

2. George _______ writes that when man has what he wants, he is rich, but when he is able to do without what he wants, he is powerful.

3. The values that the rich have created have helped to steal the virtuous aspirations of the __________, according to the book.

4. _________ is not the desired goal of the person who wants to be more spiritual or focused, according to the book.

5. An austere existence opens the path to growth in _________ and in love, according to the book's contents in this section.

(see the answer key)

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