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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Originally, what did sailors fear?
(a) Navigating on a cloudy night.
(b) Being out of sight of the shore.
(c) That islands moved around in the sea.
(d) That their compasses were inaccurate.

3. How does division of labor affect the time required for the manufacturing process?
(a) It reduces the time for a product to be completed.
(b) It lengthens the time of production while producing a better product.
(c) It lengthens the overall time of production.
(d) It reduces the time between a workman's different tasks.

4. According to the text, what does this saying describe: "Give me that which I want, and you shall have this which you want"?
(a) A business propostion.
(b) A bargain.
(c) A fair trade.
(d) A mutual offer.

5. How are the dispositions that form the difference of talents of various professions considered?
(a) They are considered a hindrance to progress.
(b) They are considered useful.
(c) They are considered inconsequential.
(d) They are considered obstacles to overcome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of person depends chiefly on the benevolence of this fellow citizens?

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

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

4. What was the common instrument of commerce among the ancient Romans?

5. How did the idea of division of labor come about?

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