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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conspicuous Consumption.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What factors drove the emergence of the leisure class?
(a) Military forces.
(b) Geographical forces.
(c) Technological forces.
(d) Economic forces.

2. Which aspect of culture was a condition for the development of a leisure class?
(a) An ethic of sharing.
(b) Competition for resources.
(c) A predatory nature in the community.
(d) Representative government.

3. What does Veblen say results from the possession and consumption of goods?
(a) Widespread physical comforts.
(b) Competitive sports replace warfare.
(c) Women demand greater rights.
(d) Debt produces a new class of slave.

4. What does Veblen say a person's possessions determine in ownership societies?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Class.
(c) Status.
(d) Profession.

5. How does Veblen say the upper classes in an agricultural society see work?
(a) They idealize it.
(b) They master it.
(c) They see it as dishonorable.
(d) They envy it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between manners and class?

2. What are signs of vicarious consumption?

3. What does Veblen say happens to cultures that develop knowledge and tools?

4. When does Veblen say that a leisure class emerged?

5. According to Veblen, property became a prerequisite for what?

(see the answer key)

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