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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the dispositions that form the difference of talents of various professions considered?
(a) They are considered useful.
(b) They are considered a hindrance to progress.
(c) They are considered obstacles to overcome.
(d) They are considered inconsequential.

2. What does the author consider to be a wasteful use of gold?
(a) Flatware.
(b) Picture frames.
(c) Gilding and plating.
(d) Goblets.

3. What causes the difference between a philosopher and a street porter?
(a) Birth, income, and upbringing.
(b) Opportunity, talent, and birth.
(c) Natural talent and propensity.
(d) Habit, custom, and education.

4. What is the common instrument of commerce and exchanges in Virginia?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Shells.
(c) Salt.
(d) Tobacco.

5. According to Homer, how much did the armor of Diomede cost?
(a) Nine oxen.
(b) Eleven oxen.
(c) Ten oxen.
(d) Eight oxen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which occupation requires a great town?

2. How long would it take for a broad-wheeled wagon, attended by two men, and drawn by eight horses, to carry four tons of goods between London and Edinburgh?

3. What reduced the value of gold and silver in Europe in the 16th century?

4. How many times more goods on a broad-wheeled wagon can be carried from London to Edinburgh by water-carriage in the same amount of time?

5. What is the only universal, only accurate measure of value, only standard by which we can compare the values of different commodities at all times and at all places?

(see the answer key)

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