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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Popular Spaces: Interpreting the Built Environment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fill-in the blank. Icons are something that appear in ___________.
(a) Magazines.
(b) Books.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) TV and videos.

2. What is the factor that contributes to the showing of violence in the movies, according to Vivian C. Sobchack, in "The Postmorbid Condition?"
(a) Changing values.
(b) Generation.
(c) Increased violence in society.
(d) Technology.

3. According to the authors, why do people buy a product?
(a) Because they identify with it.
(b) Because the ad is informative.
(c) Because the ad is funny.
(d) Because they like the images.

4. According to Todd Boyd, what aspect is a main factor in the gangster movies genre?
(a) Class and gender.
(b) Status and power.
(c) Race and ethnicity.
(d) Language and gang signs.

5. What does the essay "Disney World: Public Use/Private State," by Susan Willis, indicate?
(a) Disney World offers fantasy environment for children's use.
(b) Disney World offers fun and efficient environment for public use.
(c) Disney World offers programmed environment.
(d) Disney World offers fun environment for public use.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the metaphoric essay title, "Addictive Virus," refer to?

2. What does Malcolm Gladwell examine in "The Science of Shopping?"

3. Which popular TV show reflect the concerns of Generation X, according to the authors of the textbook?

4. What context should one consider first when interpreting a sign?

5. What does the essay "Asian Women in Film: No Joy, No Luck" focus on?

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