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

2. What employments did upper-class people in Iceland and Polynesia work in?
(a) Management, service jobs, and newspapers.
(b) Government, military, and the ministry.
(c) Arts, music, and entertainment.
(d) Investment banking and diplomacy.

3. How does Veblen say members of a society are ranked and judged?
(a) In terms of their wealth.
(b) In terms of their morals.
(c) In terms of their power.
(d) In terms of their noble lineage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What allowed a leisure class to emerge?

3. Which ethnic type does Veblen say has more predatory traits?

4. What are the standards of consumption determined by?

5. What does Veblen say is the motive for ownership?

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