Money MadnessBy preexmcare@gmail.com / February 1, 2025 Money Madness 1 / 31 The poem can be best described as: An economic analysis A personal reflection on societal values A political manifesto A philosophical treatise 2 / 31 The speaker's use of the word "madness" to describe society's relationship with money suggests: A healthy obsession A state of irrationality and dysfunction A sign of progress A clever business strategy 3 / 31 The root cause of the speaker's fear is: The inherent evil of money The money-madness of society The difficulty of earning money Lack of personal wealth 4 / 31 The consequence of having no money, according to the speaker, is: Social isolation Hard work A simple life Eating dirt and going cold 5 / 31 The speaker’s concern about people killing each other over money highlights: The futility of war The destructive power of greed The need for strong governments he importance of economic growth 6 / 31 The speaker warns that the alternative to regaining sanity about money is: People killing one another Social unrest Economic collapse Increased poverty 7 / 31 The speaker's desired scope for these free necessities is: Only for the poor Only for the deserving Only in their community All over the world 8 / 31 The speaker's solution to the "money-madness" is: To eliminate money altogether To teach financial literacy To redistribute wealth To provide basic necessities freely 9 / 31 The speaker suggests that individuals: Are completely rational about money Are immune to the madness of money Carry their own share of this madness Are completely rational about money 10 / 31 The speaker believes money is: A tool for social good The root of all evil A collective madness A necessary evil 11 / 31 The phrase "collective money-madness" implies that the problem is: Imaginary Widespread and societal Incurable Limited to a few individuals 12 / 31 The speaker believes money is necessary: To control others For luxury For social status To avoid eating dirt 13 / 31 The speaker's ultimate goal regarding money is: To accumulate more of it To regain sanity about it To control its distribution To abolish it completely 14 / 31 The speaker's tone can be described as: Sarcastic and cynical Passionate and urgent Detached and objective Hopeful and optimistic 15 / 31 The speaker's fear can escalate into: Anger Depression Acceptance Delirium 16 / 31 The speaker’s vision of “bread should be free” implies a belief in: Socialism Capitalism Anarchy Monarchy 17 / 31 The speaker's tone throughout the passage is primarily: Optimistic Angry and aggressive Fearful and concerned Calm and reflective 18 / 31 The speaker believes that the fear of not having money is: Rational Understandable but manageable Irrational Exaggerated 19 / 31 The speaker's repetition of "eat dirt" emphasizes: The speaker's hunger The cruelty of others The importance of food The fear of poverty and humiliation 20 / 31 The speaker's reaction to handling money is: Joy Indifference A pang or tremor Excitement 21 / 31 The speaker’s use of “we” and “us” suggests: The speaker is addressing a specific group The speaker is excluding himself from the problem The speaker is talking about the past The speaker includes himself in the collective problem 22 / 31 The speaker's fear is primarily about: The lack of money The collective obsession with money Losing money The power of money 23 / 31 The speaker's fear of "eating dirt" symbolizes: Lack of access to resources All of the above Physical hunger Social degradation and humiliation 24 / 31 Mankind, according to the speaker, judges a person by: Their kindness Their intelligence Their wealth Their character 25 / 31 The speaker's concern about money is primarily related to: Its unequal distribution Its scarcity Its psychological impact on people Its role in the global economy 26 / 31 The speaker warns that the alternative to regaining sanity about money is: Increased poverty Social unrest People killing one another Economic collapse 27 / 31 The speaker's vision for a better world includes: A moneyless society Free basic necessities for all A barter system More money for everyone 28 / 31 The basic necessities the speaker mentions are: Shelter, fire, and education Food, shelter, and fire Food, water, and medicine Food, shelter, and clothing 29 / 31 The speaker uses the word "grovel" to describe how people behave before money, suggesting Fearful submission A healthy attitude Indifference Respect 30 / 31 The central idea of the poem is: The need for economic reform The dangers of poverty The importance of financial planning The irrational and destructive nature of society's obsession with money 31 / 31 The phrase "one thing or the other" signifies: A difficult choice A gradual process A stark contrast between two options An inevitable outcome Your score isThe average score is 44% 0% Restart quiz