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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. __________, according to the book, says that man is at war with nature, which is causing many problems.

2. Children should be taught that ________ is for warmth, for modesty, and for protection, according to the book.

3. Lewis Mumford says that a person through _______ and rejection can free himself from the powerful, according to the book.

4. The prayer in Mannes' piece of writing gives thanks to the god of plenty, the god of profit, and the goddess of __________.

5. ________ says that the carrying of baggage is what will disturb the victory of those who want to travel the world.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does this section say that children are taught at a young age, which might explain modern society?

2. What does Seneca point out that man does not limit when it comes to the use of nature?

3. What does this section say is a part of human nature, and Gandhi says one must have faith in the future?

4. What happens when a person chooses not to buy items from those who manufacture them?

5. What do artists and the creative community seem to understand that others do not?

6. What are the three elements that Robert Henri says the most beautiful life contains?

7. What does Saint Bernard have to say about the idea of having many possessions?

8. What does John Locke say that parents should not do with their children?

9. What has been warped by the luxury of the United States as it defines this as being normal?

10. Though life is a struggle, what is the advice that Burroughs gives to the reader in this section?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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