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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As leisure classes develop, whom do the marginal men of leisure in the lower ranks affiliate themselves with?
(a) The workers.
(b) The men of leisure in the higher ranks.
(c) The upper-class women.
(d) The slaves.

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

3. What allowed a leisure class to emerge?
(a) Improvements in production efficiency.
(b) Differentiation and specialization of labor.
(c) Expansion of the military.
(d) Exploitation of workers.

4. What classes does Veblen describe emerging as society developed?
(a) Proletariat and bourgeoisie.
(b) Workers and parasites.
(c) Blue-collar and white-collar classes.
(d) Industrial and nonindustrial classes.

5. What does Veblen say makes wealth desirable?
(a) It gives renown.
(b) It resolves disputes.
(c) It provides happiness.
(d) It is honorable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of culture was a condition for the development of a leisure class?

2. What does Veblen say happens to those who need to work but do not work?

3. What happens when men come into wealth through peaceful means?

4. What does consumption yield to the individual?

5. What kind of leisure is created by inheritance?

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