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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. Which of these countries used a form of Capitalism?
(a) India.
(b) England.
(c) All of these.
(d) China.

2. Why does Pieter de la Court say people work?
(a) They are stupid.
(b) They are desperate.
(c) They are poor.
(d) They are bored.

3. What did Medieval Capitalistic societies lack?
(a) Ethos.
(b) Backing.
(c) Education.
(d) Goods and services.

4. What makes harvesting the most productive?
(a) Having lots of help.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Singular plans.
(d) Doing it at the right time.

5. What religion are most business leaders in America?
(a) Mormon.
(b) Catholic.
(c) Agnostic.
(d) Protestant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Frederick I of Prussia tolerate about the religion he said was indispensable?

2. Who was the Catholic church too indulgent to?

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

4. Why does the author say a man should pay his debts on time?

5. Why does the author choose the definition of the spirit of capitalism used in this book?

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