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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through We've Come a Long Way, Maybe: Gender Codes in American culture.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why are shows like West Wing popular, according to Todd Davis?
(a) They are non-threatening and make the audience feel comfortable.
(b) They are about American government and show the real issues.
(c) They are about the American President and are informative.
(d) They are about the white house and show inside scenaios.

4. Who is the author of "Asian Women in Film: No Joy, No Luck?" .
(a) Nancy Kwan.
(b) Jessica Hagedorn
(c) Suzie Wong.
(d) Helen Zia.

5. What is "New York's Most Disliked Building?"
(a) Freedom Tower.
(b) World Trade Center buildings.
(c) Bryant Building.
(d) Empire State Building.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill-in the blank. According to Camilo Jose Vergara in "The Ghetto Cityscape," green ghettos are ___________.

2. Who is the author of the essay, "Signs of Shopping?"

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

4. According to Todd Boyd, what aspect is a main factor in the gangster movies genre?

5. According to the textbook authors, why was the T.V. show Sex and the City popular?

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