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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Veblen say scholars fit in the social spectrum?
(a) They are looked up to for their production of cultural materials.
(b) They are looked down upon for their lower earnings.
(c) They are valued for their high level of expenditures on conspicuous items.
(d) They are looked up to for their vicarious consumption of cultural production.

2. How does Veblen say wealth is obtained?
(a) Through conspicious consumption.
(b) Through labor.
(c) Through exploitation.
(d) Through hoarding.

3. What does Veblen say the effects of an ownership society are on the behavior of its members?
(a) It makes people frugal.
(b) It makes people conservative.
(c) It makes people economically insecure.
(d) It makes people warlike.

4. What does Veblen say clothing is designed for?
(a) Health.
(b) Show.
(c) Protection.
(d) Support.

5. How does a belief in luck have an effect on efficiency?
(a) It shifts people's attention to nonmaterial forces.
(b) It fills people with idle hopes.
(c) It is a deviation from matter-of-fact sequences.
(d) It consumes time in speculation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Veblen say contestants in sporting events demonstrate their belief in luck?

2. Under what conditions is there a quasi-peaceful stage in Western culture, according to Veblen?

3. What happens to the standard of wealth over time?

4. What do silver spoons have that machine-made spoons do not?

5. Who engages in vicarious consumption?

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