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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, “The Economy of Dating”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” after World War II, what became considered a rude behavior?
(a) Driving too fast.
(b) Asking for a second date.
(c) Cutting in on the dance floor.
(d) Kissing in public.

2. The controversy that Beth Bailey encountered when she appeared on television in college was really about what?
(a) Homosexuality.
(b) The transformation of dating.
(c) The Roman Catholic Church.
(d) Economic values.

3. The rules of dating were rooted in the idea of man as what, according to the author in the Introduction?
(a) Provider.
(b) Caregiver.
(c) Companion.
(d) Consumer.

4. What was Beth Bailey defending when she appeared on television during her senior year of college?
(a) Communal living.
(b) Coed dorms.
(c) Polygamy.
(d) Homosexuality.

5. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” after World War II dating was still a way to demonstrate what?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Manners.
(d) Breeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. The desire for what buttressed the practice of “going steady,” according to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating”?

2. How many American men disappeared during World War II, according to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating”?

3. What system of courtship involved suitors getting to know family members, associating with communities, and linking families together?

4. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” dating satisfied a need in a world where few what got married?

5. After a young woman came of age, who would initially invite young men to call, according to the author in Chapter 1, "Calling Cards and Money"?

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