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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. When we don't hold onto anything, we can _______ without fear of losing our affluence.

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

3. The book notes that we have forgotten that the ________ of poverty allows for the soul to be free from constraints.

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

5. What is in the belt of the man who refuses to take the belt off, though it might cause him to drown?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does the invention of free time, as given by mass production, cause a man to do?

4. What does the civilized world lack these days which it did not lack in the past, according to Schumacher?

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

6. What does Gandhi say is the only true way for mankind to have equality in the world?

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

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

9. What are some of the downsides to being wealthy, according to this section of the book?

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

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

Not an uncommon idea, but the books says that technology is destroying the planet and mutilating mankind.

Part 1: Why do you think people people believe that technology is hurting mankind?

Part 2: How do you think technology and mankind can exist peacefully?

Part 3: Do you think you could give up technology entirely? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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