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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Economic Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Heilbroner, what is the common denominator at the core of these men with diverse backgrounds?
(a) Greed.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Wisdom.

2. Heilbroner says the work of economist is both exciting and _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Controversial.
(b) Inconsequential.
(c) Boring.
(d) Dangerous.

3. The new philosophy of survival with the market system brought with it what new social problem?
(a) Keeping the poor poor.
(b) Getting the rich poor.
(c) Getting the poor rich.
(d) Keeping the poor drunk.

4. Heilbroner says through his book, the reader has embarked on _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) A journey through hell.
(b) A journey to financial wisdom.
(c) A journey to wealth.
(d) A journey through history.

5. _________ is a manner of organizing society so all tasks are performed. (fill in the blank)
(a) Religion.
(b) Self-reliance.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Social compatibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest danger facing a modern community?

2. One of the featured economists was never more than what?

3. Heilbroner describes a trial of a wealthy man before the church in Boston in what year?

4. What is the most worldly of all man's activities, according to Heilbroner?

5. What does Heilbroner think is strange about ancient civilizations?

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