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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) Changing values.
(c) Increased violence in society.
(d) Generation.

2. What affects one's ability in math and science?
(a) Asian background.
(b) Gender.
(c) Race.
(d) None of these.

3. What is the sign represented by cubicles in an office, according to Daphne Spain?
(a) Open communication.
(b) Employee culture.
(c) Corporate structure.
(d) Cooperative working.

4. Who is an outlaw hero, according to Robert Ray, the writer of "The Thematic Paradigm?"
(a) An outlaw hero is aware of what is right or wrong but is outcast by the society because of his outspokenness.
(b) An outlaw hero has his own moral code of right or wrong and operates above the law.
(c) An outlaw hero has no moral code of right or wrong and operates above the law.
(d) An outlaw hero is aware of what is right or wrong but is outcast by the society because of his idealism.

5. What is the impact on children of schadenfreude in reality TV shows?
(a) Reality shows present the real world.
(b) Reality shows encourage bullying behaviors.
(c) Reality shows encourage cooperation.
(d) Reality shows challenge children's self esteem.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Fill-in the blank. Authors posit that pop culture is a subject that is _____________

3. What do media signs often conceal?

4. Who is the pioneer of Semiotics?

5. What does glocalization refer to?

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