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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. An incredibly high rate of what appeared after World War II, according to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating”?
(a) Divorces.
(b) Marriages.
(c) Separations.
(d) Teenage pregnancy.

2. According to the author in the Introduction, the new system of courtship prized competition among potential mates and promoted what?
(a) Lying.
(b) Morality.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Selfishness.

3. According to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating,” the most popular students went steady, while others tried to avoid being what?
(a) Different.
(b) Broke.
(c) Noticed.
(d) Square.

4. What refers to a token indicating future marriage?
(a) Dowry.
(b) Engagement ring.
(c) Medal of honor.
(d) Letterman jacket.

5. Courtship was initially a private act conducted where?
(a) In a public world.
(b) In private places.
(c) In school.
(d) In church.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does “STD” stand for?

2. According to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date,” women and men were keen on assessing each other’s what?

3. The average marriage age did what after World War II?

4. What does Beth Bailey look to rather than conventions?

5. According to the author in the Introduction, “love was not so much the province of” what?

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