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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George _______ writes that when man has what he wants, he is rich, but when he is able to do without what he wants, he is powerful.
(a) Thoreau.
(b) James.
(c) Masters.
(d) McDonald.

2. Within the country of America, according to the book, the idea of leisure is seen as an interruption of ___________.
(a) Work.
(b) Movement.
(c) Promise.
(d) Purpose.

3. Much has been given to those from whom much will be required, thus men are neither equally gifted or __________, according to the book.
(a) Burdened.
(b) Impoverished.
(c) Pained.
(d) Glorified.

4. Schumacher believes that modern ___________ is destroying the planet, according to the book.
(a) Living.
(b) Technology.
(c) Retirement funding.
(d) Media.

5. The only true solution for a return to the truly ______ life is to remove oneself from the false set of values, according to the book.
(a) Content.
(b) Truthful.
(c) Happy.
(d) Rich.

Short Answer Questions

1. _________, says Robert Henri, is a privilege that one is willing to pay for, which is why it is so special, according to the book.

2. The values that the rich have created have helped to steal the virtuous aspirations of the __________, according to the book.

3. Francis contemplates ___________ to a noble and wealthy woman, but reality strikes him later of this choice.

4. Nature has a major role in what man is given to _______ and to live a happy life, even when he doesn't realize it, according to the book.

5. When the family is __________ in society and not connected to others, then it can be truly happy, according to the book.

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