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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pecuniary Canons of Taste.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Veblen describe hunting in a predatory culture?
(a) It was a form of sport.
(b) It was a necessary evil.
(c) It was the center of all activities.
(d) It was the source of religion.

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

3. How does Veblen say the upper classes in an agricultural society see work?
(a) They see it as dishonorable.
(b) They master it.
(c) They idealize it.
(d) They envy it.

4. What does Veblen say happens to those who need to work but do not work?
(a) They take care of the children and elders.
(b) They become beggars.
(c) They are exiled.
(d) They are taken care by the stronger workers.

5. What consumption articles does Veblen state that the consumer hangs on to the most?
(a) Luxuries.
(b) Objects with high exchange value.
(c) Necessities.
(d) Objects with high utility value.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Veblen say public lawns have?

2. What does Veblen say emulation leads to?

3. What happens when a community develops a standard of wealth?

4. How does a man of leisure indicate his position in society?

5. How does the upper class distinguish itself, according to Veblen?

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