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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The book proposes that the wealthy in the world are the ones who are able to establish the ___________ in the world.

3. The book points out that it is difficult to leave a life that has comfort in __________ and the easy life.

4. What is the job of St. Francis of Assisi's father when he is growing up in the world?

5. The first step to a more satisfying life is to enter into Voluntary __________, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Plutarch, but it allows him to live a life of a philosopher?

2. What happens when a rich man discards clothing that is too old?

3. What is the desired goal of having less if the goal is not to be destitute?

4. What does James say that society does when it sees a person who is poor and downtrodden?

5. What happens when Francis is about to marry a wealthy woman?

6. When does Thoreau say that he feels rich in his own life, according to this section?

7. What does Dorothy Day explain the difference between when she contributes to the book?

8. What is the ancient concept that has been missing from society for a long time, according to this section?

9. How does Schumacher define the idea of temperantia within this section of the book?

10. What is the power that is said to be intrinsic in the world able to do within society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book states quite succinctly that no man is without his work, even when he is not gainfully employed.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of work?

Part 2: Why do you think that man is always at work, even when he is not getting paid to do it?

Part 3: Do you believe that you need to get paid for an activity in order for it to be called work?

Essay Topic 2

Much about the rich is liked to be pageantry and stage settings, rather than a life of value.

Part 1: How do you think possessions are like props in one's life?

Part 2: Why do you think the rich sometimes buy things they don't need?

Part 3: Do you think you own a lot of things that you don't need? Why do you have them?

Essay Topic 3

Whitman points out that animals are not demented with the mania of owning things, saying that man should live unrestricted.

Part 1: Why do you think owning things can cause a person to be demented?

Part 2: How do you feel when you own more things versus fewer things?

Part 3: Do you think that owning fewer things would make people nicer in the world?

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