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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. When she appeared on television during her senior year in college, Beth Bailey stated that love was more than what?
(a) Marriage and family.
(b) A ring and a ceremony.
(c) Hugs and kisses.
(d) Mystery and romance.

2. When was Sigmund Freud born?
(a) 1856.
(b) 1904.
(c) 1926.
(d) 1811.

3. Mid-twentieth century masculinity and femininity were defined in opposition to one another and are what today?
(a) Contemporary sex roles.
(b) Obsolete.
(c) Futuristic sex roles.
(d) Traditional sex roles.

4. According to the author, the norms of American parents were reflective of what?
(a) The norms they wanted as children.
(b) The norms of their religion.
(c) The norms their children requested.
(d) The norms they grew up with.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What control was reduced with the advent of the dating system, according to the author in Chapter 1, "Calling Cards and Money"?

2. According to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date,” simply having a date indicated what?

3. Beth Bailey notes that what word is rarely discussed in the book in her Introduction?

4. According to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date,” America's culture of consumption sees paired acts as opportunities for what?

5. According to the author in Chapter 4, "Sex Control,” many youths defined themselves as youth through what?

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