Money and values Instructions: Put a check mark by the following characteristics you value. Then, circle your top six values. __Success __Forgiveness __Integrity __Loyalty __Career __Freedom __Intelligence __Physical __Creativity __Happiness __Justice __Pleasure __Education __Health __Knowledge __Popularity __Family life __Honesty __Love __Recognition __Religion __Traditions __Security __Wisdom __Service __Trustworthiness __Wealth __Respect __Intimacy __Fairness Take the quiz below and write what each answer reveals about your values. Then answer the discussion questions at the end. What value does this reveal in me? 1. Which best describes the way you handle money? a. Spend freely b. Look for bargains c. Plan carefully d. Something else:_______________________ 2. For what do you most want money? a. To buy your own food and clothing b. To go places c. To feel independent d. Something else:_______________________ 3. How would you spend an inheritance? a. On travel b. On education c. On entertainment d. Something else:_______________________ 4. If you were given $500, what would you do with it? a. Save it b. Give it to a charity c. Buy something for myself d. Buy something for someone else e. Something else:________________________________________________ 5. In which area do you think more money should be spent? a. Space program b. Education c. Cure for health diseases d. Something else:_______________________ 6. If you had $1000 to spend on decorating a room, would you spend: a. $500 for electronics and $500 on furniture b. $700 on furniture and $300 on electronics c. Entire sum on furniture d. Something else:_______________________ 7. Which would you like for your birthday? a. $25 gift certificate b. $25 gift c. Something someone made for you d. Something else:______________ CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE LESSON 1 | WHY DOES MONEY MATTER? | 9