1. How does an individual live within a civilized society?
(a) He needs the cooperation and assistance of only his friends.
(b) He is completely independent of other people.
(c) He needs the cooperation and assistance of many other people.
(d) His dependence or independence is entirely up to him.

2. What is the common instrument of commerce and exchanges in some parts of the coast of India?
(a) Salt.
(b) Sugar.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Shells.

3. What causes the difference between a philosopher and a street porter?
(a) Natural talent and propensity.
(b) Opportunity, talent, and birth.
(c) Birth, income, and upbringing.
(d) Habit, custom, and education.

4. A part of which area was included in ancient Scythia?
(a) Bavaria.
(b) Siberia.
(c) Siam.
(d) Euxine.

5. What limits the extent of the division of labor?
(a) The market.
(b) The workmen.
(c) The raw products.
(d) The population.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long would it take for a broad-wheeled wagon, attended by two men, and drawn by eight horses, to carry four tons of goods between London and Edinburgh?

2. Commonly, why does man #1 help man #2?

3. What was the original price, the first purchase cost, for all things?

4. Why are the silks of France better and cheaper than those of England?

5. What can be said for division of labor for all kinds of manufacturing?

(see the answer key)

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