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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When we don't hold onto anything, we can _______ without fear of losing our affluence.
(a) Run away.
(b) Speak our mind.
(c) Be powerful.
(d) Be scared.

3. Mankind created a system that is destined to fail since it cannot continue to __________ itself, according to the book.
(a) Understand.
(b) Populate.
(c) Provide for.
(d) Outperform.

4. The achievement of all other _________ in life is a distinct second to the acquisition of wealth, according to the book.
(a) Goals.
(b) Milestones.
(c) Positions.
(d) Family matters.

5. Using _______, Marya Mannes writes a piece that addresses the avarice and the dysfunction of America in the book.
(a) Pictures.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Limericks.
(d) Satire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the book of Timothy, the Bible says that the love of ____ is the root of all evil, according to the book.

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

3. The power of the _______ is unlimited and is the tool that changes culture, according to the book.

4. Voluntary Poverty is a cure for out-sized _____ and mankind's suffering, according to the ending of the book.

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

(see the answer key)

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