Section 2 Quiz

1. Have you ever heard the phrase “Many hands make work light”? Do you agree with this phrase? Why?

I have heard this phrase many times. In my Boy Scout troop, that was the most common saying spoken most of the time. The phrase “many hands make the task light” is printed on the trailers that we use to haul our gear to campouts. I agree with this phrase very strongly. When many people work toward the same goal, the work always seems to get done faster. Even one person can make a major difference.

2. Eric and Mary Brende had much help getting their new lives started. What do you think would have happened without help from the neighbors?

They likely would not have lasted very long with this lifestyle. Many errors were made throughout this section and these problems were almost always fixed or brought up by their neighbors. The Brende’s probably would have ended up buying food from someone else or just giving up without the aid of the Jones and the Millers.

3. Brende mentions the affects of doing this type of work and its rewarding feeling. Have you ever felt this feeling after an accomplishment of yours?

I have felt this feeling many times. Every summer I plant a garden and care for it, though it never quite turns out as good as was intended. No matter what, I still feel glad to have put the work in and tended my garden all summer long.

4. Do you agree with Mr. Miller’s reasons for his lifestyle and the way he raises his children?

I agree with the reasons that Mr. Miller states for living the way that he does. He states that he did this for his children; so that they could grow up in a safe environment. Although I agree with his reasons, I do not agree with the method with which he solves this problem. I do not believe that sheltering his children from the world will fix anything.