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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (pg. 95-123).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many, such as Socrates, were ___________________ for their views.
(a) Persecuted.
(b) Ridiculed.
(c) Praised.
(d) Ignored.

2. The price of a commodity or product is created through what?
(a) A recession.
(b) Natural disasters.
(c) Competition.
(d) War.

3. Why does Marx not believe that simply raising the workers' salaries would change the situation for the worker?
(a) The capitalist will not accept making less profit and will raise prices or find other ways of making sure that the rise in salary does not affect his bottom line.
(b) The capitalists will not raise workers' salaries.
(c) The workers do not want more money. They want to work less.
(d) The capitalists will also want a raise.

4. In Paris, Marx met the German, _____________, who has a significant impact on Marx.
(a) Marcus Engels.
(b) Gregory Engels.
(c) George Engels.
(d) Frederick Engels.

5. When Marx and Jenny moved to Paris, where did Marx take a job?
(a) As the editor of a conservative magazine.
(b) As the co-editor of a radical magazine.
(c) As a reporter for a conservative magazine.
(d) As a writer for a radical magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. His father was a lawyer and Marx also went to law school. What did Marx do during law school?

2. The capitalist gets richer, while the worker struggles to keep pace with basic needs. This led Marx to what idea?

3. How does Rius plan on attempting to do the answer to number 21?

4. Greece produced three of the most well-known and important philosophers. Who were these philosophers?

5. How did Engels and Marx become friends?

(see the answer key)

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