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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Wealthy.
(b) Godless.
(c) Confused.
(d) Poor.

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

3. _________ allows one quiet time and time in which he can learn about himself, according to the book.
(a) Leisure.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Work.
(d) Idleness.

4. Seneca dismayed that ______ was too easy to remove from the Earth as this might have been the beginning of the downfall of man.
(a) Silver.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Gold.
(d) Coal.

5. What is the job of St. Francis of Assisi's father when he is growing up in the world?
(a) Bookkeeper.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed as one of the world's new teachers in relation to materialism, according to the book?

2. Francis contemplates ___________ to a noble and wealthy woman, but reality strikes him later of this choice.

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

4. 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.

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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