1. "Each should do what was to his best monetary advantage" describes what system?
(a) Tradition.
(b) Religion.
(c) Market.
(d) Authority.

2. To Heilbroner, what is the common denominator at the core of these men with diverse backgrounds?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Greed.

3. Who is to blame for the lack of glamour in the field of economics?
(a) Economists.
(b) The press.
(c) Citizens.
(d) Students.

4. What did the market system become known as?
(a) Populism.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Marxism.

5. Heilbroner describes a trial of a wealthy man before the church in Boston in what year?
(a) 1550.
(b) 1305.
(c) 1776.
(d) 1639.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heilbroner begins the book by saying it is limited to a small number of men who did more for history with _________ than famous men did. (fill in the blank)

2. What helped bring an end to the religiousness of the population in Europe?

3. The mistakes of economist are nothing short of _________. (fill in the blank)

4. Only because man is ___________ he has succeeded. (fill in the blank)

5. According to Heilbroner, these men who have had such an impact on society are known as _________. (fill in the blank)

(see the answer key)

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