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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the three main threats to the world, according to the book's discussion in this section?
(a) Over-population.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Militarism.

2. __________ should be left behind, according to the book, once wealth and possessions have been renounced by a person.
(a) Older people.
(b) Children.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Everything.

3. According to Epicurus, being too _______ has its downside, illustrating the idea that moderation is a lesson to be learned in life, according to the book.
(a) Rich.
(b) Truthful.
(c) Frugal.
(d) Powerful.

4. What is NOT listed as one of the world's new teachers in relation to materialism, according to the book?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Genocide.
(d) Terrorism.

5. Marcus Aurelius writes how __________ is a life-long experience, according to his writing in this section of the book.
(a) Peace.
(b) Learning.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Wonder.

Short Answer Questions

1. A ________ proverb points out that the gods only laugh at man when men pray to them for wealth, according to the book.

2. The _______, who is in touch with life, can recognize its riches as well as its tragedies, according to the book.

3. The civilized world lacks philosophers and _______ who can warn against the destructiveness of materialism.

4. The celebrations of the rich are like __________, according to Mercier when he speaks in this section of the book.

5. Emerson points out that children often miss out on the real __________ of the sun and the moon and the water, according to the book.

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