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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deborah Tannen, what message does a woman convey when she writes "Ms" before her name?
(a) Indication that she is a feminist.
(b) Indication that she is not conservative.
(c) Refusal to reveal marital status.
(d) Ambivalence toward revealing her marital status.

2. What was the cross-cultural issue faced by Feng Chen in his English composition class?
(a) He had to adapt new style of writing due to English composition.
(b) He had to adapt new communication style in his English composition class.
(c) He had to adapt new grammar requirements in his English composition class.
(d) He had to adapt new individualistic values due to English composition.

3. How does the beauty myth affect women?
(a) Women's health is affected by the harmful chemicals in beauty products.
(b) Women are trapped by the professional image.
(c) Women are trapped by body image.
(d) Women learn from pop culture that beauty is a myth.

4. Which of the following toys is mentioned by Gary Cross as the popular American hero figure in the chapter, "American Icons: The Myth Characters of Popular Culture Summary and Analysis?"
(a) Barnie.
(b) Ken.
(c) GI Joe.
(d) Arthur.

5. What is "New York's Most Disliked Building?"
(a) World Trade Center buildings.
(b) Freedom Tower.
(c) Empire State Building.
(d) Bryant Building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is true, according to Frank Deford?

2. Who is Aunt Jemima as a cultural icon?

3. Who is Mrs. Tony, mentioned by Roy Rivenburg's article?

4. Why do many boys join sports, according to David Kamp?

5. What is an example of personal space code?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the essay "Boys--R- Us: Board Game and the Socialization of Young Adolescent Girls," by Jennifer Scanlon, what do gender specific toys and games teach children?

2. What was the irony faced by Feng Shen in his composition class?

3. Why is semiotics of sports crucial?

4. What is the key point made by Bell Hooks in her essay "Baby?"

5. How did the gender codes change with time? Give an example.

6. How do toys reflect the changing culture and attitudes?

7. What is "New York's Most Disliked Building?" and why?

8. What is theme marketing? Give two examples of businesses that do theme marketing.

9. How does language mark women? Explain your point using an example.

10. Why were women left out of college sports until the Title IX legislation was passed?

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