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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Veblen classify industrial labor in industrial societies?
(a) As women's work.
(b) As men's work.
(c) As work done by machines.
(d) As work that does not produce food or shelter.

2. How does Veblen describe hunting in a predatory culture?
(a) It was a necessary evil.
(b) It was the source of religion.
(c) It was the center of all activities.
(d) It was a form of sport.

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

4. What does Veblen say is the motive for ownership?
(a) Possessiveness.
(b) Envy.
(c) Emulation.
(d) Competitiveness.

5. What does consumption yield to the individual?
(a) Utility.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Reputation.
(d) Status.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are signs of vicarious consumption?

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

5. What does Veblen say an ownership society motivates people to do?

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