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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. If people invest more money each month, what happens to the monthly interest?

2. Where do the authors recommend finding job-hunting advice?

3. Prestige, status, and power can be reasons for what?

4. What is a major advantage of separating employment from passion?

5. How many credit cards should program participants keep?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do peoples' words cause them to identify themselves personally with their jobs? Why is this a problem?

2. What is ONE SURE WAY TO SAVE MONEY?

3. What are 1,001 SURE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY?

4. What is Step 7? What are the advantages of following this step?

5. Why do volunteers often feel more fulfilled than ever before?

6. What will participants inevitably end up doing if they strive to maximize income and minimize expenses? As a result, what should they do next?

7. What is a "cushion?" What are the advantages of having a cushion?

8. What are a person's options, once he reaches his crossover point?

9. Describe the nature of 101 SURE WAYS TO SAVE MONEY.

10. How should investment income be tracked on the wall chart? What is the significance of this number?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the authors' view of work vs. personal identity? How can subtle shifts in language and attitude change a person's perspective, regarding what constitutes work? Why should security, tradition, enjoyment, duty, prestige, status, power, or social opportunities be sought after away from a person's work environment?

Essay Topic 2

The authors express displeasure with each of the following concepts: business as usual; over-consumption; keeping up with neighbors; the rat race; and clutter. Choose one concept and analyze why the item causes problems for individuals, for society, and for the planet.

Essay Topic 3

Why do the authors encourage program participants to calculate their real wage? Based on real wage, why should people sometimes consider changing to a lower-paying job? How does this jibe with the authors' advice elsewhere in the book, to maximize income?

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