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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Asceticism and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say man is driven by?
(a) The need to make money.
(b) The need to believe in God.
(c) The need to prove himself.
(d) The need to procreate.

2. Who did Calvin want his people to combat?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Themselves.
(c) The Natural Man.
(d) The non-believers.

3. Where was Baxter born?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Hungary.

4. Why does the author say a man should pay his debts on time?
(a) So he can borrow when he needs it.
(b) So he can be free.
(c) So he can remain honest.
(d) So he can lend money to others.

5. Why did Calvinists not condone sensual feelings?
(a) It led to sinning.
(b) It put focus on physicality.
(c) It brought a false sense of salvation.
(d) It took men away from God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What first appeared in Jesus Sirarch?

2. What did Baxter say held the most temptation for man?

3. What religion are most capital owners in America?

4. What did John Wesley say caused the unequal distribution of wealth?

5. What did Cromwell say happened when the peasants were hurt?

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