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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Devout Observances.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Veblen say is the reason for gambling?
(a) Longing for riches.
(b) Failure to be convinced of the value of labor.
(c) Distrust in the economic system.
(d) A belief in luck.

2. Who performs the most vicarious consumption, according to Veblen?
(a) The wage earner.
(b) Children.
(c) The women of the household.
(d) Servants.

3. According to Veblen, property became a prerequisite for what?
(a) Respect.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Reputation.
(d) Starting a family.

4. When does Veblen say that a leisure class emerged?
(a) During the transition from agricultural barbarism to urban mercantilism.
(b) During the transition from savage barbarism to agricultural barbarism.
(c) During the transition from primitive savagery to barbarism.
(d) During the transition from mercantilism to early industry.

5. What does Veblen say a woman's dress indicates about her spouse?
(a) Her reliance upon him.
(b) Her interdependence upon him.
(c) Her affection for him.
(d) Her independence from him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Selective adaptation governs what?

2. How have the upper classes distinguished themselves from the other classes?

3. What spiritual need does clothing serve for people?

4. What distinction does Veblen say separates men and women?

5. How does Veblen say wealth is obtained?

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