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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. Louis Mercier speaks of the _________ of the rich, how their furniture can seem like stage pieces, according to the book.

2. Society looks down upon the poor, thinking that they lack ________ which is what has led them to their position in society.

3. Seneca proclaims that the _______ provided by nature is adequately abundant, even though most people do not realize it or recognize it.

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

5. _________ writes of Fortune stopping the wheel, which is a metaphor that illustrates that wealth causes a man to stop growing.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does mass production do to the family, according to the section by Jean Rousseau?

3. What does Clement of Alexandria have to say about a man who is truly rich?

4. Who is Lady of Pecunia and what does she represent in society?

5. What is the question that arises from the story of the man on the boat, according to Ruskin?

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

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

8. What does James conclude to be the worst moral disease in society?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the same time, there is a message that the rich are also slaves to their own wealth.

Part 1: How can a rich person be a slave to their own wealth?

Part 2: Do you think it's a bad thing to be a slave to one's own wealth and prosperity?

Part 3: Why do you think the rich might suffer in their lives, even though they might not want for anything?

Essay Topic 2

The key to a satisfying life, according to the book, is to live a life of balance.

Part 1: How might you begin to define the idea of balance?

Part 2: Do you think it's possible to live a life that is completely balanced?

Part 3: Why do you think a balanced life is the best way to live your life? Or do you disagree?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of poverty is one that can scare people as well as make them curious to find out more.

Part 1: How do you define what is poverty and what is not poverty?

Part 2: What do you think happens in order to make a person a part of the poorer society?

Part 3: Why do you think poverty is often looked at as a negative thing?

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