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The Fable Of The Bees by Bernard Mandeville
  • 1. In which year was 'The Fable of the Bees' first published?
A) 1750.
B) 1695.
C) 1714.
D) 1723.
  • 2. What does Mandeville argue about self-interest?
A) It is entirely negative.
B) It can lead to societal benefits.
C) It is only beneficial in small doses.
D) It should be suppressed.
  • 3. What does the hive symbolize in the fable?
A) Nature.
B) Economics.
C) Government.
D) Society.
  • 4. Mandeville's argument can be seen as a precursor to which economic theory?
A) Keynesian economics.
B) Marxism.
C) Behavioral economics.
D) Classical economics.
  • 5. What animal represents human society in Mandeville's fable?
A) Ants.
B) Bees.
C) Wolves.
D) Birds.
  • 6. 'The Fable of the Bees' suggests that luxury is:
A) Beneficial to society.
B) A distraction from duty.
C) A moral failing.
D) Unnecessary for happiness.
  • 7. What genre of literature influenced Mandeville in his writing?
A) Philosophical treatise.
B) Historical narrative.
C) Biography.
D) Fable.
  • 8. How does Mandeville's work relate to capitalism?
A) It promotes communism.
B) It ignores economic systems.
C) It critiques the moral implications of capitalism.
D) It supports socialism.
  • 9. What occupation did Bernard Mandeville hold?
A) Soldier
B) Merchant
C) Politician
D) Physician
  • 10. What is the societal implication of Mandeville's thesis?
A) Selfishness is always harmful.
B) Virtues create stagnation.
C) Vices can lead to societal advancement.
D) Morality is irrelevant.
  • 11. Which groups often criticized Mandeville's ideas?
A) Politicians and activists.
B) Scientists and educators.
C) Moralists and religious figures.
D) Economists and philosophers.
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