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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Gloomy Presentiments of Parson Malthus and David Ricardo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Heilbroner say was one of the factors bringing about the economic changes to a market system?
(a) The Industrial Revolution.
(b) Foreign exploration.
(c) The growth of factories.
(d) The end of religion.

2. Heilbroner says through his book, the reader has embarked on _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) A journey through history.
(b) A journey to financial wisdom.
(c) A journey through hell.
(d) A journey to wealth.

3. How many years did it take Adam Smith to finish The Wealth of Nations?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

4. According to Heilbroner, these men who have had such an impact on society are known as _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) The Money Makers.
(b) The Miracle Workers.
(c) The Great Economists.
(d) The Nine Influences.

5. In The Wealth of Nations, _________ are used as examples of how the market functions. (fill in the blank)
(a) Rents and costs.
(b) Boots and hats.
(c) Gloves and shoes.
(d) Corn and wheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the featured economists was never more than what?

2. What does Heilbroner think is strange about ancient civilizations?

3. Heilbroner believes economists wield power greater than _________. (fill in the blank)

4. The first stop on Heilbroner's description of how economists became necessary to society is France in what year?

5. Which legislation resulted in duties on grain imports and remained in effect for thirty years?

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