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Self Test A on Knowledge & Vocabulary associated with Choice #46  

Respond to each of the 10 multiple choice questions below by typing the number 1 to 5 of the answer you wish to select in the response box. When finished, click "process your responses".

1. All of the following words might be used to describe someone for whom THE CONSUMERIST theme is a key component of their overall worldview except which one? 

1) envious    2) use, throw away mentality    3) frugal orientation    4) values consumer rights    5) likes to shop 

2.  Someone whose behavior suggests they value THE SMALL PRODUCER theme most likely _________________.  

1) is awed by big corporations' ability to meet consumer demands         2) values the freedom to spend money  

3)  expresses who he or she is through purchases            4) exceedingly aware of  images advertisers promote

5) likes working with his or her hands

3. The note at the end of  THE CONSUMERIST theme introduces _______________issues that have otherwise gone unmentioned in this theme description.                                                 

1) price        2)   quality              3) customer review            4) environmental              5) aesthetic  

4.  Someone who fits into all of the following groups might prefer THE SMALL PRODUCER theme over THE CONSUMERIST theme except which?    

1) small farmers involved in community supported agriculture      2) those envious of others' possessions       

3)  do it yourselfers        4) craftspeople involved with trade fairs       5) those involved in the barter economy 

5. The word ______________ can be defined or described as "information that is designed to manipulate public opinion and desires."

1)   dissipation                                     2)  propaganda                               3) residue   

4)  husbandry                                      5) incentives

 

6. The word ______________ can be defined or described as "to make clean or restore."

1)  dissipate                                      2)  residue                               3)  refurbish 

4)  husband                                      5)  none of the above  

 

7.  The word ______________ can be defined or described as "wasteful squandering of money, resources, or energy in excessive pursuit of pleasure."

1)   dissipation                                     2) propaganda                                3)  residue 

4)      husbandry                                   5) incentive

 

8. The word ______________ can be defined or described as "what remains after  some more useful or desired part has been consumed or removed."  

1) dissipation                                       2) incentive                                3)  deceit 

4)  propaganda                                      5) residue

  

9.  The word ______________ can be defined or described as "what motivates, simulates, inspires, or encourages someone to do something."

1) incentive                                       2)   deceit                               3)  propaganda 

4)   residue                                     5) dissipation

  

10.  The word ______________ can be defined or described as "the production of edible crops or meat / other animal products for food." 

1)    propaganda                                    2)  dissipation                               3) productivity   

4) husbandry                                       5) none of the above 

  

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