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

2. What must owners of expensive equipment consider when hiring?
(a) How to maintain their machines.
(b) How to keep their workers happy.
(c) How to get the most for little.
(d) How to keep up with technological trends.

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

4. Where did the author search to find the right definition of the spirit of capitalism for this book?
(a) The dictionary.
(b) History.
(c) Literature.
(d) Financial books.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Reformation work to bring about?

2. When are low wages most effective?

3. What does the author say man is driven by?

4. What does the author say Protestant religions always have a spirit of?

5. What religion are most capital owners in America?

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