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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. Every movement of humanity and _______ is one that leads toward simplicity, 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. Louis Mercier speaks of the _________ of the rich, how their furniture can seem like stage pieces, according to the book.

4. Mildred Binns Young wrote a piece in 1939 that was called, "Toward a ___________ Poverty," according to the book.

5. Barnfield goes on to use ________ to show the ridiculous nature of man when he wants money in his life.

Short Essay Questions

1. How can the hunger for the mostly empty goals in society and in life be thwarted, according to the book?

2. How does the Japanese proverb put the ideas of money and wealth into perspective?

3. What is the idea or thing that metes out everything that man needs in order to be happy in life, according to Taylor?

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

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

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

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

8. How is the poor man separated from the destitute man, according to the book?

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

10. What does the first section have to say about man and what his obligation is in life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book points out that man is neither good nor evil, but may be a bit of both.

Part 1: Why do you think that man is not necessarily good?

Part 2: How do you think a person can be neither good nor evil?

Part 3: Do you think man needs to be good or evil? Or can he/she be a bit of both? Is this possible?

Essay Topic 2

Barton says that it is the 'love' of money that is the root of all evil.

Part 1: Do you think money is evil?

Part 2: How do you think money can be used for good?

Part 3: Why do you think some people believe that money is the root of all evil?

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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