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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two classes does Veblen distinguish between?
(a) Production and distribution classes.
(b) Consumption and waste classes.
(c) Acquisition and production classes.
(d) Aesthetic and industrial classes.

2. Which occupation would the leisure class have worked as?
(a) Writer.
(b) Minister.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Engraver.

3. Where does Veblen say the leisure class lived during his time?
(a) Near the industrial community.
(b) Beyond the industrial community.
(c) Above the industrial community.
(d) Within the industrial community.

4. How does Veblen classify industrial labor in industrial societies?
(a) As women's work.
(b) As men's work.
(c) As work done by machines.
(d) As work that does not produce food or shelter.

5. How does a man of leisure indicate his position in society?
(a) By his association with people of renown.
(b) By volunteering to help the poor.
(c) By giving money to charities.
(d) By consuming and giving away certain things.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which stage of culture does the antepredatory variant correlate to?

2. What distinguishes devout structures from other buildings?

3. How does Veblen say wealth is obtained?

4. According to Veblen, there is a natural selection among what?

5. What effect does Veblen say gambling has on industrial efficiency?

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