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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Visions of the Utopian Socialists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Adam Smith educated?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Oxford.
(c) University of England.
(d) University of Glasgow.

2. By what year had crops reached near famine levels in England?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1798.
(c) 1801.
(d) 1813.

3. How many of the economists featured in the book made their own fortune?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Nine.

4. Owen's idea was totally contrary to the doctrine of _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Physiocracy.
(b) The Law of Accumulation.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Laissez-faire.

5. According to Ricardo, which class was the only class in English society which could benefit from its hold on grain prices?
(a) Landholding.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Agricultural.
(d) Industial.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is production dependent upon?

4. Robert Owen wanted to bring an end to what?

5. Owen's idea called for the creation of _________. (fill in the blank)

(see the answer key)

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