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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Industrial Exemption and Conservatism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Veblen say was the earliest form of ownership?
(a) Ownership of women.
(b) Ownership of land.
(c) Ownership of songs.
(d) Ownership of hunting rights.

2. How does Veblen explain the change of fashion from year to year?
(a) It is a form of cultural restlessness.
(b) It is a constantly renewed way to police who is current and who is classic.
(c) It is a form of conspicuous waste.
(d) It is a shallow form of bourgeois emulation of different aristocratic idols.

3. What does Veblen say is evidence of people's concern with their appearances?
(a) They will expose as much or as little of themselves as fashion warrants.
(b) They will neglect to protect themselves from the weather.
(c) They will follow the fashions, no matter how silly.
(d) They will wear clothing that gets in the way of their work.

4. To whom does the requirement of excessive clothing apply most?
(a) Women.
(b) Children.
(c) Owners.
(d) Servants.

5. What is reserved for the leisure class?
(a) Possession of slaves.
(b) Owning property.
(c) Travel.
(d) Luxuries like jewelry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Veblen say members of a society are ranked and judged?

2. What does Veblen say causes an item of clothing to be seen as inferior?

3. How does a man of leisure indicate his position in society?

4. What is the state of the institution with regard to the present moment?

5. What standard does Veblen say guides people's behavior?

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