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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Spirit of Capitalism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author choose the definition of the spirit of capitalism used in this book?
(a) It is pure.
(b) All of these.
(c) conceptions.
(d) There are no religious ties.

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

3. What word is used to describe the Catholic church in the 15th century?
(a) Distant.
(b) Lax.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Strange.

4. When does the author say his list of do's can be used?
(a) All of these.
(b) In business.
(c) In personal lives.
(d) In social circles.

5. How was Calvinism different than the Catholic church?
(a) It was more scripture based.
(b) It was more accessible.
(c) It was much more controlling.
(d) It was more forgiving.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author say men should spend money?

2. How does the author define credit?

3. Why do some laborers prefer to find loopholes in the system?

4. Which religion has lots of leaders who advance during times of persecution?

5. What did the highly developed sectors of the 16th century have in common?

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