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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Veblen say an ownership society motivates people to do?
(a) Keep money within the family.
(b) Conquer other people.
(c) Work hard.
(d) Steal.

2. What does Veblen say was lacking in primitive culture?
(a) Ownership of private property.
(b) A governing class.
(c) The need for drudgery.
(d) A priest class.

3. Vicarious leisure results in what?
(a) Greater employment.
(b) Competition among owners.
(c) Distinctions among servant classes.
(d) Competition among servant classes.

4. What did men use to display their exploits during the earliest forms of ownership?
(a) Stories.
(b) Gold.
(c) War booty.
(d) Enemy women.

5. What does Veblen say happens to cultures that develop knowledge and tools?
(a) They become more efficient.
(b) They become more diplomatic.
(c) They become more warlike.
(d) They become more decadent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which occupation would the leisure class have worked as?

2. What does Veblen say happens to those who can afford not to work?

3. Which aspect of culture was a condition for the development of a leisure class?

4. How does Veblen describe hunting in a predatory culture?

5. What is the relationship between manners and class?

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