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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which ethnic type does Veblen say has more predatory traits?
(a) Brachycephalic brunettes.
(b) Dolichocephalic blonds.
(c) Nordics.
(d) Mediterraneans.

2. Which stage of culture does the antepredatory variant correlate to?
(a) Settled agricultural savages.
(b) The ancestors of the primitive savage stage.
(c) Early townsfolk.
(d) Primitive savages.

3. What does Veblen say comprises people's standard of living?
(a) Their habitual expenditures.
(b) Their luxuries.
(c) Their necessary consumption.
(d) Their debt.

4. What does Veblen say results from the possession and consumption of goods?
(a) Widespread physical comforts.
(b) Debt produces a new class of slave.
(c) Women demand greater rights.
(d) Competitive sports replace warfare.

5. What does Veblen say happens to cultures that develop knowledge and tools?
(a) They become more warlike.
(b) They become more efficient.
(c) They become more decadent.
(d) They become more diplomatic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are signs of vicarious consumption?

2. What distinction begins to be drawn as the group around the patron grows?

3. What age does Veblen say worshiping corresponds to?

4. Which cultures exhibited the leisure class?

5. What does Veblen call the code of conduct for servants?

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