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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Wonderful World of Adam Smith.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Heilbroner believes economists wield power greater than _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) God.
(b) Sword and scepter.
(c) Armies.
(d) Kings.

3. Heilbroner says the work of economist is both exciting and _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Controversial.
(c) Boring.
(d) Inconsequential.

4. _________ is a manner of organizing society so all tasks are performed. (fill in the blank)
(a) Religion.
(b) Social compatibility.
(c) Tradition.
(d) Self-reliance.

5. One of the featured economists was never more than what?
(a) A traveling salesman.
(b) A hack.
(c) An insurance salesman.
(d) A drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith was a firm believer in _______________, or leave the market alone. (fill in the blank)

2. How many of the economists featured in the book made their own fortune?

3. Adam Smith was a lecturer in what area?

4. Most of the featured economists could never master _________. (fill in the blank)

5. What year was The Wealth of Nations published?

(see the answer key)

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