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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through It's Not Just a Game: Sports and American Culture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the textbook authors, what is a common assumption people make about racism?
(a) Racism is confined to red states.
(b) There is no racism in American society anymore.
(c) Racism is confined to rural areas.
(d) Racism is all pervasive.

2. Fill-in the blank. Gender coding is _________.
(a) A scientific construct.
(b) A feminine construct.
(c) A natural construct.
(d) A social construct.

3. What is an example of personal space code?
(a) Riding a bike.
(b) Walking on the street.
(c) Hugging your friend.
(d) Taking a bus ride.

4. What is the essay by Marnie Carroll titled "American Television in Europe" about?
(a) The influence of American pop culture on Europeans.
(b) How similar American and European pop culture is.
(c) The influence of American TV programs on European culture.
(d) The scope of Ameircan pop culture in American owned TV programs in Europe.

5. What does "I" signify, according to Fan Shen?
(a) It stands for the individualistic culture.
(b) English communication style.
(c) English language writing and communication.
(d) It stands for the identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is theme marketing?

2. According to the authors, what is the TV show that is an example of the Schadenfreude phenomenon?

3. What does the essay "A Gentleman and a Consumer" examine?

4. According to Michael Omi, how are blacks often portrayed by the American media?

5. Fill-in the blank. The more popular the television show _________.

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