Question 1

The author asserts that American upper class must exist as a(n) ______.&#10;A) set of interrelated social institutions&#10;B) aristocratic enclave&#10;C) collection of comfortable families&#10;D) isolated individual role

Accepted Answer

The author argues that the American upper class is a set of interrelated social institutions, which implies that it is not merely a group of isolated individuals or comfortable families. Additionally, the use of the term "class" suggests a degree of social stratification and interconnectedness beyond what would be implied by the other options. The concept of an aristocratic enclave may also suggest some level of institutionalization, but it implies a more exclusive and closed-off group than what the author describes in the article.

Question 2

Many young children of the upper class begin their education at ______.&#10;A) private local day schools&#10;B) quiet, rural boarding schools&#10;C) elite day care centers&#10;D) preschools associated with high-status churches

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Susan Ostrander found that the role of ______ is a central preoccupation of upper-class women.&#10;A) mother&#10;B) wife&#10;C) chief executive&#10;D) community volunteer

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Many upper-class students will never see the inside of a ______ school.&#10;A) boarding&#10;B) public&#10;C) rural&#10;D) private

Accepted Answer

Many upper-class students attend private or boarding schools, making it less likely for them to experience public schools.

Question 5

All of the following are typical occupations of upper-class males except ______.&#10;A) corporate lawyer&#10;B) corporate executive&#10;C) executive chef&#10;D) banker

Accepted Answer

While executive chefs can earn high salaries and be highly respected in their industry, it is not typically considered an occupation of the upper-class.

Question 6

Which type of social club took the place of downtown men's clubs?&#10;A) yacht clubs&#10;B) country clubs&#10;C) hunting clubs&#10;D) garden clubs

Accepted Answer

Country clubs became the new type of social club that replaced downtown men's clubs, offering similar amenities and opportunities for networking and socializing. Yacht clubs and hunting clubs may offer some similar activities, but they are not as widespread or as commonly associated with exclusive social gatherings. Garden clubs are also a distinct category, focused on gardening and horticulture rather than general socializing.

Question 7

The social cohesion within the upper class is evidenced by ______.&#10;A) the many sporting events at clubs&#10;B) overlapping memberships in various cities&#10;C) participants' enthusiastic participation in club life&#10;D) the frequency of names listed in the Social Register.

Accepted Answer

Overlapping memberships in various cities indicate a network of social connections among the upper class, demonstrating their social cohesion. Choices A, C, and D may also contribute to social cohesion, but they do not necessarily indicate a strong network of connections among the upper class.

Question 8

The social club is all of the following except a ______.&#10;A) place of power&#10;B) source of pride&#10;C) tradition of exclusivity&#10;D) sense of fraternity

Accepted Answer

The social club may provide a sense of fraternity, source of pride, and tradition of exclusivity, but it is not necessarily a place of power.

Question 9

Which organization was created to provide internships, role models, and mutual support for women in the early 1900s?&#10;A) The Country Club of Detroit&#10;B) The Rotary Club&#10;C) The Social Register&#10;D) The Junior League

Accepted Answer

The Junior League was founded in 1901 with the goal of developing the potential of women while providing support and opportunities for them to make a positive impact on their communities. They accomplished this through various programs, including internships and mentoring opportunities.

Question 10

What happened to debutante balls after they declined during the late 1960s and early 1970s?&#10;A) They disappeared from the upper-class social scene.&#10;B) They became a symbol of hope for independent women.&#10;C) They had a resurgence in the mid-1970s.&#10;D) They redesigned themselves to be more philanthropic.

Accepted Answer

After declining in popularity, debutante balls had a resurgence in the mid-1970s.

Question 11

Name the four different types of empirical studies that establish the existence of an interrelated set of social institutions, organizations, and social activities.

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Question 12

Briefly discuss the continuity of the upper class.

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Question 13

Explain the paradoxical position of many women of the upper class.

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Question 14

Describe how boarding schools fit the definition of Goffman's total institutions.

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Question 15

Why did country clubs typically offer family dinners on Thursday nights?

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Deck 24: Who Rules America: The Corporate Community and the Upper Class