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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. The early days of the industrial revolution resulted in workplace abuse, especially for ___________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Men.
(b) Children.
(c) Women.
(d) Foreigners.

2. Ricardo was the son of a Jewish merchant banker from _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Germany.
(d) Holland.

3. Malthus's essay earned economics the nickname _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Population science.
(b) Wealth science.
(c) Death science.
(d) Dismal science.

4. Which legislation resulted in duties on grain imports and remained in effect for thirty years?
(a) Corn Laws.
(b) British Market Laws.
(c) Parliment Laws.
(d) Wheat Laws.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was New Harmony located?

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

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

4. Adam Smith was a lecturer in what area?

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

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