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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Five weeks.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) Seven weeks.

2. What is one characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea which made it favorable for infant navigation?
(a) No islands.
(b) Many harbors.
(c) Shallow water.
(d) No tides.

3. Where are the separation of different trades and employments from one another generally found?
(a) In those countries which have the least degree of industry and improvement.
(b) In those countries which are have completed their industry and improvement.
(c) In those countries which have yet to pursue industry and improvement.
(d) In those countries which enjoy the highest degree of industry and improvement.

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

5. Which Mediterranean country seems to have been the first in which either agriculture or manufacturers were cultivated and improved to any considerable degree?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Greece.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What encourages every man to apply himself to an occupation and cultivate whatever talent he may possess for that particular business?

2. What causes the difference between a philosopher and a street porter?

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

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

5. What does the division of labor do for a manufacturer?

(see the answer key)

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