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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. ____________ writes that a few people know when they have enough and even fewer know how to use it.

2. Confucious says that the highest good is to hold fast to the ________, meaning one must live a life of moderation and contentment.

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

4. When the family is __________ in society and not connected to others, then it can be truly happy, according to the book.

5. The wise and _______ man has always made it a goal to be unencumbered by things or wealth, according to the book.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Illich says that the world is divided into two different camps, what are these two camps?

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

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 idea that America wastes half of the energy it produces seems like a problem that people would want to correct.

Part 1: Do you agree that America wastes up to half of the energy it produces?

Part 2: Why do you think America wastes so much energy?

Part 3: What would you propose America do in order to stop this wasting of energy?

Essay Topic 3

In the book, ego is defined as a non-productive luxury that stands in the way of one's true worth.

Part 1: Do you think that ego gets in your way? Why or why not?

Part 2: In what way is ego a luxury in life, as stated in the book?

Part 3: How do you think your life would look if you didn't have ego to worry about?

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