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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 kind of value does Veblen say gambling has?
(a) A spiritual value.
(b) A predictive value.
(c) An evolutionary value.
(d) A direct economic value.

2. What does Veblen say causes an item of clothing to be seen as inferior?
(a) If it is gaudy.
(b) If it is widely available.
(c) If it is easy to manufacture.
(d) If it is cheap.

3. What distinguishes devout structures from other buildings?
(a) They are more comfortable.
(b) They are more ornate.
(c) They are always open to the public.
(d) They are less elaborate.

4. What does Veblen say is the reason for gambling?
(a) Failure to be convinced of the value of labor.
(b) Distrust in the economic system.
(c) A belief in luck.
(d) Longing for riches.

5. How does Veblen describe sports?
(a) As vicarious leisure.
(b) As dishonorable waste.
(c) As nonproductive labor.
(d) As decorous recreation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Veblen mean by exoteric knowledge?

2. What does Veblen say was the earliest form of ownership?

3. What does Veblen say public lawns have?

4. Where does Veblen say the leisure class lived during his time?

5. How must a man of leisure act?

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