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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. The generational battle surrounding going steady boiled down to what, according to the author in Chapter 2, "The Economy of Dating”?
(a) Sex.
(b) Religion.
(c) Money.
(d) Politics.

2. What “special dates” incurred great cost, according to the author in Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date”?
(a) Graduations.
(b) Fairs.
(c) Proms.
(d) Square dances.

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) Lasting friendship.
(b) Disagreements.
(c) Mutual gain.
(d) New experiences.

4. On what television show did Beth Bailey appear on when she was a senior in college?
(a) The Jerry Springer Show.
(b) The Geraldo Rivera Show.
(c) The Ricki Lake Show.
(d) The Phil Donahue Show.

5. What word from Chapter 3, "The Worth of a Date” means to make larger?
(a) Augment.
(b) Illuminate.
(c) Transform.
(d) Fortify.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the author say gentlemen callers left their cards with in Chapter 1, "Calling Cards and Money"?

2. What consists of the processes in the mind that occur automatically and are not available to introspection?

3. According to the author in Chapter 1, "Calling Cards and Money,” many “factory girls” did not have what?

4. What term refers to a person's sex drive or desire for sexual activity?

5. What are shown in the book to be highly variable and responsive to changes in social attitudes and economic developments?

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