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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conspicuous Consumption.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How have the upper classes distinguished themselves from the other classes?
(a) They have not worked.
(b) They have worked only in positions that have prestige.
(c) They have been able to work at any job they choose.
(d) They have worked at the highest paying jobs.

2. What did men use to display their exploits during the earliest forms of ownership?
(a) Gold.
(b) Stories.
(c) Enemy women.
(d) War booty.

3. What employments did upper-class people in Iceland and Polynesia work in?
(a) Management, service jobs, and newspapers.
(b) Government, military, and the ministry.
(c) Investment banking and diplomacy.
(d) Arts, music, and entertainment.

4. What does Veblen say makes wealth desirable?
(a) It provides happiness.
(b) It is honorable.
(c) It resolves disputes.
(d) It gives renown.

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 classes does Veblen describe emerging as society developed?

2. What happens when men come into wealth through peaceful means?

3. What incentive does Veblen say results from the desire to own property?

4. What does consumption yield to the individual?

5. What allowed a leisure class to emerge?

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