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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: Asceticism and the Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is happening to the idea of callings in the modern world?
(a) It is the same as it was.
(b) It is getting stronger.
(c) It is shifting.
(d) It is fading.

2. Why does the author say a man should pay his debts on time?
(a) So he can remain honest.
(b) So he can borrow when he needs it.
(c) So he can lend money to others.
(d) So he can be free.

3. Where do men in the modern world have to prove their fitness?
(a) The social world.
(b) The economic world.
(c) The educational world.
(d) The physical world.

4. What does the author say all money lenders will consider?
(a) Religion.
(b) Personal wealth.
(c) Reputation.
(d) Time.

5. How many men did Calvin say would be saved?
(a) A lot.
(b) All of them.
(c) Few.
(d) Half of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Calvinists see work?

2. How did Calvin feel about wealthy clergy?

3. When are low wages most effective?

4. Where has Capitalism been the most successful?

5. Who wrote Pilgrim's Progress?

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