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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of the Spanish word, "aprovechar?"
(a) Having a successful career.
(b) To get full use or full enjoyment out of something.
(c) Achieving early retirement.
(d) To approve of all spending choices.

2. In Question 1, for each expense, participants must ask if they received fulfillment, satisfaction, and value in proportion to what?
(a) Life energy spent.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Dollar value.
(d) Income.

3. On average, what do Americans have more of than ever before?
(a) Education.
(b) Savings.
(c) Children.
(d) Debt.

4. People should spend only until they are fulfilled, just as they should do what?
(a) Gamble within a preset limit.
(b) Work only until they feel fulfilled.
(c) Drink in moderation.
(d) Eat only until they are full.

5. What causes people to believe that "growth is good" and "more is better?"
(a) Emotional and psychological perspective of money.
(b) Personal responsibility.
(c) Fear of inflation, recession, and depression.
(d) Intrinsic value of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Taking care of possessions and avoiding shopping are part of which list?

2. The charts shown in the book for single people and couples are meant to be used how?

3. What should people do about unusual extra expenses, such as medical bills or birthday parties?

4. Why do people buy more than they need?

5. What attitude do the authors want readers to carry?

(see the answer key)

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