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

2. What kind of labor did the Quakers believe God wanted them to do?
(a) Spiritual labor.
(b) Rational labor.
(c) Hard labor.
(d) Shared labor.

3. How did Luther see fulfilling worldly duties?
(a) As a necessary evil.
(b) As a way to serve.
(c) As a calling.
(d) As an opportunity for good.

4. Which King of England differed highly with the Puritan sects?
(a) King Charles III.
(b) King William IV.
(c) King Henry II.
(d) King James I.

5. What did Frederick I of Prussia tolerate about the religion he said was indispensable?
(a) Their refusal to work on Sunday.
(b) Their refusal to wear normal clothing.
(c) Their refusal to pay taxes.
(d) Their refusal to be in the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who's will was discussed at length in the big Confession of 1647?

2. What did some Calvinists refuse to do for their dead?

3. Where did Reformers think the most control would be needed?

4. What does Cor. ii say men should not pursue?

5. Who had great influence on Luther?

(see the answer key)

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