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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Veblen describe anthropomorphic cults?
(a) As distractions for industrial classes.
(b) As antepredatory cultures.
(c) As predatory cultures.
(d) As external features of devout observances.

2. What standard does Veblen say guides people's behavior?
(a) The standard of the class they were born into.
(b) The standard of the highest ranking relative in their ancestry.
(c) The standard of the people surrounding them.
(d) The standard of the class just beyond their reach.

3. How must a man of leisure act?
(a) WIth appreciation for the technical trades that allow him his leisure.
(b) With decorum appropriate to his station.
(c) With deference toward his equals and superiors.
(d) With no respect or regard for his inferiors.

4. What does Veblen say happens as technology progresses?
(a) Men have more time for activities beyond subsistence.
(b) Men have more children.
(c) Men have more time for prayer.
(d) Men have more wives.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Veblen describe sports?

3. What does Veblen say public lawns have?

4. What does Veblen say fighting does for lower-class delinquents?

5. Which class has the most martial spirit, according to Veblen?

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