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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can be said for division of labor for all kinds of manufacturing?
(a) Machines replace many workmen who are moved to other jobs.
(b) Many individuals and processes come together to complete a product.
(c) Division of labor does not affect the quantity of products manufactured.
(d) The quality of products manufactured are improved greatly.

2. In the ancient world, what was considered a most wonderful and dangerous exploit of navigation?
(a) To sail out of the Streights of Gibraltar.
(b) To sail with a woman on board.
(c) To not invoke the gods' blessings on the journey.
(d) To sail down an unknown coast.

3. Where are the separation of different trades and employments from one another generally found?
(a) In those countries which are have completed their industry and improvement.
(b) In those countries which have the least degree of industry and improvement.
(c) In those countries which have yet to pursue industry and improvement.
(d) In those countries which enjoy the highest degree of industry and improvement.

4. What does the division of labor do for a manufacturer?
(a) It simplifies the productive powers of labor.
(b) It complicates the productive powers of labor.
(c) It increases the productive powers of labor.
(d) It decreases the productive powers of labor.

5. According to the text, what does this saying describe: "Give me that which I want, and you shall have this which you want"?
(a) A fair trade.
(b) A bargain.
(c) A mutual offer.
(d) A business propostion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the dispositions that form the difference of talents of various professions considered?

2. Who are most likely to make improvements upon or invent new machines for manufacture?

3. What three ways do we obtain from one another the greater part of those mutual good offices which we stand in need of?

4. Which occupation requires a great town?

5. In what country is the Ganges River?

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