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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Seven weeks.

3. Commonly, why does man #1 help man #2?
(a) Because man #1 derives personal benefit from helping man #2.
(b) Because man #1 sees man #2's genuine need for help.
(c) Because man #1 has a capacity for benevolence.
(d) Because man #2 has agreed to pay man #1.

4. A part of which area was included in ancient Scythia?
(a) Siam.
(b) Euxine.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Bavaria.

5. Originally, what did sailors fear?
(a) That their compasses were inaccurate.
(b) Navigating on a cloudy night.
(c) That islands moved around in the sea.
(d) Being out of sight of the shore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which occupation requires a great town?

2. What is one characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea which made it favorable for infant navigation?

3. Under what circumstance would every man have to perform exactly the same duties and do exactly the same work?

4. What does the division of labor do for individual workmen?

5. What does the division of labor do for a manufacturer?

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