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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, “The Etiquette of Masculinity and Femininity”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Appearance of homes.
(b) Appearance of cars.
(c) Women’s appearance.
(d) Men’s appearance.

2. What is the study of mental illness, mental distress, and abnormal/maladaptive behavior?
(a) Meteorology.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Psychopathology.
(d) Biology.

3. According to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date,” America's culture of consumption sees paired acts as opportunities for what?
(a) New experiences.
(b) Disagreements.
(c) Mutual gain.
(d) Lasting friendship.

4. What word from Chapter 4, "Sex Control” means refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion?
(a) Corporate.
(b) Chaste.
(c) Conducive.
(d) Contagious.

5. In what year was Beth Bailey a senior in college?
(a) 1954.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who acquired the most power within the dating system, according to the author in Chapter 1, "Calling Cards and Money"?

2. According to the author, the norms of American parents were reflective of what?

3. According to the author in the Introduction, courtship is the process of what?

4. Who within the dating system was initially the girl who was in the most demand for dates?

5. What word from the book refers to conventional requirements as to social behavior?

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