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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. What does Jensen say that we create?

2. Who said "I am become death, the destroyer of worlds?"

3. What is not a symptom of Crohn's?

4. What is the name of the observatory built on Mount Graham?

5. How does the construction going on near Jensen's home make him feel?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Connection and Cooperation" how did the Indians punish the hunter who violated rules against over kill?

2. How does food exemplify the difficulty of withdrawing oneself from the current economy?

3. Briefly describe the parable of the box.

4. What does Jensen say that it takes in order for one to get to know oneself?

5. What does Jensen say is the real lesson of Jesus?

6. To what does Jensen say that an emphasis on production ultimately leads?

7. Briefly describe the parable of the box.

8. What does Jensen's friend Dave think about his life?

9. What does Jensen say is the real lesson of Jesus?

10. How does Jensen critique his writing in the chapter "Coercion?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the idea that some cultures do not thrive on violence but instead discourage it. Why do these cultures disappear?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the idea that nature wants to "play" with us. Do you think this is possible? Why or why not? Can you describe a circumstance where you believe nature was playing with you?

Essay Topic 3

In the chapter "Insatiability" a Maori asks Jensen about his motivation for working for the indigenous people. What is your opinion of Jensen's motivations? Do you believe they are pure? Why or why not?

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