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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. Horace Gregory refers to money as the invisible ________ against the human spirit, according to the book.

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

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

4. According to Epicurus, being too _______ has its downside, illustrating the idea that moderation is a lesson to be learned in life, according to the book.

5. An austere existence opens the path to growth in _________ and in love, according to the book's contents in this section.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the societal status of St. Francis of Assisi before he begins his work as a monk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

In this book, it's clear that the authors believe the rich are causing troubles in the world.

Part 1: Do you think the book is biased in the way it relays information to the reader?

Part 2: How do you think the book could be helped with the introduction of authors who supported riches?

Part 3: Why do you think the authors are insistent that the rich are the ones causing troubles in the world? Do you agree?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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