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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. Which is not a reason for the increase of the quantity of work under division of labor?
(a) The increase of the workmen's dexterity.
(b) Time efficiencies.
(c) The employment of more workmen.
(d) The invention of machines which enable one man to do the work of many.

2. Which country's inland navigation caused its early improvement?
(a) Italy.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Greece.

3. How are a philosopher and a street porter the same?
(a) Their first six years of life would have been very similar.
(b) Their family life would be very similar.
(c) Their desire and motivations would be very similar.
(d) Their goals for life would be very similar.

4. What is a common characteristic for a workman under division of labor?
(a) Every workman has the means to improve himself.
(b) Every workman is equal to every other workman.
(c) Every workman has increased purchasing power.
(d) Every workman produces more than he needs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstance would every man have to perform exactly the same duties and do exactly the same work?

2. A part of which area was included in ancient Scythia?

3. How many times more goods on a broad-wheeled wagon can be carried from London to Edinburgh by water-carriage in the same amount of time?

4. How are the dispositions that form the difference of talents of various professions considered?

5. In the ancient world, what was considered a most wonderful and dangerous exploit of navigation?

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