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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. What influence does Veblen say affects the anthropomorphic cult's later development?
(a) Efficiency.
(b) Bureaucratization.
(c) Industry.
(d) Charity.

2. When did the leisure class become part of society?
(a) At the same time technology did.
(b) At the same time religion did.
(c) At the same time slavery did.
(d) At the same time ownership did.

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

4. What does Veblen say motivates conspicuous waste?
(a) The desire to demonstrate wealth.
(b) The desire to consume excessively.
(c) The desire to give to the poor indirectly.
(d) The desire to conform to established usage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Veblen, has shaped women's experiences?

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

3. How does Veblen explain the change of fashion from year to year?

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

5. What distinction does Veblen say separates men and women?

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