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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, “The Worth of a Date”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in the Introduction, courtship includes many conditions, intentions, and _____________.
(a) Fate.
(b) Wishes.
(c) Luck.
(d) Actions.

2. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” dating satisfied a need in a world where few women had what?
(a) Money.
(b) Cars.
(c) Free time.
(d) Parlors.

3. What became more important as more forms of “upkeep” appeared in contemporary society, according to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date”?
(a) Women’s appearance.
(b) Men’s appearance.
(c) Appearance of cars.
(d) Appearance of homes.

4. Ideals of beauty were often set by whom, according to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date”?
(a) Sports heroes.
(b) Political office holders.
(c) Movie stars.
(d) Returning veterans.

5. By 1959, nearly half of all women married before what age, according to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating”?
(a) 30.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 27.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a token indicating future marriage?

2. According to the author, what settings were often the trend-setters in courtship trends?

3. 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"?

4. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” individuals could start “going steady” at what age following World War II?

5. According to the author in the Introduction, convention does not determine action but it structures what?

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