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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through It's Not Just a Game: Sports and American Culture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the theme of most of the movies in post 9/11 era as pointed out by Patrick Goldstein in "The Time to Get Serious Has Come?"
(a) Patriotism.
(b) Escapism.
(c) War.
(d) Terrorism.

2. Fill-in the blank. People buy products based on a system called ____________.
(a) BALS (Budget and Lifestyle System).
(b) VALS (Values and Lifestyle System).
(c) SALS (Status and Lifestyle System).
(d) CALS (Culture and Lifesyle System).

3. What does a sign represent?
(a) A popular brand.
(b) A meaning or a message.
(c) An image.
(d) A direction.

4. What is an example of personal space code?
(a) Taking a bus ride.
(b) Hugging your friend.
(c) Riding a bike.
(d) Walking on the street.

5. How do ads usually portray men?
(a) Competitive and confident.
(b) Tall and handsome.
(c) Young and energetic.
(d) Aggressive and violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill-in the blank. According to Naomi Wolf, the term beauty is ________.

2. According to Michael Omi, how are blacks often portrayed by the American media?

3. What does the essay " The Gender Blur," by Deborah Blum, advocate?

4. What does the essay, "More Factor" examine?

5. What does the essay, "Signs of Shopping" examine?

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