Deck 16: Sex for Sale

Question 1

Which of the following is true of call girls?

A)They work under the supervision of a manager who controls their work.
B)They typically have a middle-class background and are often educated.
C)They face more health risks than other sex workers because of their settings.
D)Their services extend solely to sexual intercourse.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Donna works as a commercial sex worker in a condo along with 20 other women.The women work in shifts that last from 8 to 10 hours.Clients usually come to the women by appointment and are charged on an hourly basis.Donna works:

A)as a call girl.
B)as a streetwalker.
C)in an out-call service.
D)in an in-call service.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Compared to the other types of prostitutes, call girls:

A)earn the least amount of money.
B)have minimal autonomy.
C)are most vulnerable to sexual violence.
D)face fewer physical and health risks.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is true of out-call services?

A)The escort caters only to heterosexual men.
B)The escort caters only to homosexual men.
C)The escort cannot control the setting.
D)The escort commands a very low price.

Question 5

In out-call services:

A)the clients make appointments to visit the brothel.
B)sexual acts are limited only to fellatio.
C)sexual acts are limited only to cunnilingus.
D)the escorts are sent to the client's location.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of prostitutes?

A)They face lower levels of sexual abuse than other women.
B)They engage in sexual acts for various forms of payment.
C)Their sexual services extend only to penile-vaginal intercourse.
D)They are sex workers who are exclusively heterosexual females.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of in-call services?

A)Women working in an in-call service have less autonomy than call girls.
B)Women working in an in-call service have more autonomy than call girls.
C)Women working in in-call services are the most exclusive category of prostitutes.
D)Women working in in-call services are the least expensive category of prostitutes.

Question 8

Cheryl is a commercial sex worker who works out of her residence.She has a list of regular clients but she also advertises her services in various Web sites.Therefore, Cheryl works as a _____.

A)call girl
B)hustler
C)libertine
D)streetwalker

Question 9

One contemporary setting for commercial sex is the _____.

A)tearoom
B)hooker's market
C)massage parlor
D)gay bath

Question 10

Bethany accompanies her clients to business and social gatherings.In certain cases, she also provides sexual services.She makes her own appointments with her clients and has considerable control over her schedule.Bethany can be categorized as a _____.

A)call girl
B)hustler
C)libertine
D)streetwalker

Question 11

Over the last 40 years, brothels have begun to be replaced by _____, which employ sex workers working regular shifts in an apartment or condo, servicing clients who come to them.

A)call centres
B)in-call services
C)out-call services
D)escort services

Question 12

Which of the following is true of brothels?

A)Call girls typically work out of brothels.
B)Brothels are usually run by a manager or madam.
C)Prostitutes in brothels have considerable autonomy.
D)Brothels have begun to replace in-call services.

Question 13

Call girls:

A)often incur heavy expenses because of the lifestyle they lead.
B)are typically from the lower classes and are often uneducated.
C)cannot exercise control over their clients and work schedules.
D)do not extend their services to include sexual intercourse.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of the services provided by a call girl?

A)A call girl works regular shifts at a brothel and may see several clients in a day.
B)A call girl plies her trade on the streets and thus is often at risk of physical violence.
C)A call girl has considerable autonomy concerning the services she provides.
D)A call girl acts as an escort to her clients but does not provide sexual services.

Question 15

During the late 19th century, the most likely place to find prostitutes was in a _____.

A)massage parlor
B)brothel
C)spa
D)tearoom

Question 16

A sex worker working in an in-call service:

A)provides clients with a semblance of a romantic relationship.
B)typically works out of her own residence or in settings of her choice.
C)often doubles as an escort to the client at social events.
D)has less choice over clients than call girls.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the experience offered by escort services?

A)Escort services can also offer clients the girlfriend/boyfriend experience.
B)Escort services offer only sexual services to its clients.
C)Escort services offer services only to homosexual clients.
D)Escort services are limited to phone conversations and cyber sex.

Question 18

An escort service:

A)employs only women.
B)provides only phone sex.
C)is an out-call service.
D)employs only men.

Question 19

_____ are prostitutes who typically work out of their own residences and make appointments with clients by landlines or cell phones.

A)Courtesans
B)Streetwalkers
C)Libertines
D)Call girls

Question 20

Which of the following types of prostitutes has the most control over her customers and the situations in which she has sex?

A)Libertine
B)Call girl
C)Streetwalker
D)Gigolo

Question 21

"_____" refers to a woman who manages or owns an in-call service, an out-call service, a brothel, or an escort service.

A)Courtesan
B)Madam
C)Concubine
D)Hustler

Question 22

Sharon is a commercial sex worker who plies her trade in the streets.She gives a portion of her earnings to Fred.In return, Fred offers her some protection, food, and shelter.Fred plays the role of a _____.

A)gigolo
B)hustler
C)pimp
D)libertine

Question 23

Which of the following is true of pimps?

A)Pimps are men whom women pay to have intercourse with.
B)Pimps seldom work with more than one prostitute at a time.
C)Pimps offer prostitutes protection against theft and violence.
D)Pimps are those men who pay to have sex with prostitutes.

Question 24

Helen manages an escort service.She makes the appointments and sends escorts to clients at various locations.Helen's plays the role of a _____.

A)madam
B)hustler
C)streetwalker
D)courtesan

Question 25

In most communities, the most visible sex worker is the _____.

A)streetwalker
B)call girl
C)escort
D)masseuse

Question 26

Who among the following is considered a third party in commercial sex work?

A)Streetwalker
B)Madam
C)Hustler
D)Call girl

Question 27

The _____ is a prostitute's companion, protector, and master.

A)gigolo
B)libertine
C)hustler
D)pimp

Question 28

The prostitutes that charge the least amount of money are the _____.

A)streetwalkers
B)call girls
C)escorts
D)gigolos

Question 29

Trey helps a group of prostitutes by finding them paying customers.He pockets a portion of their earnings but also provides them with drugs, clothing, and other necessities.He keeps an eye on the girls and, when necessary, bails them out of jail.Trey plays the role of a _____.

A)pimp
B)hustler
C)libertine
D)gigolo

Question 30

Sherry is a prostitute who sells her wares in a commercial sex district.Her services mostly consist of a "quickie" in a customer's car or a back alley.She dresses in provocative clothing and poses on pavement corners to attract potential customers.Sherry can be categorized as a _____.

A)libertine
B)hustler
C)streetwalker
D)call girl

Question 31

The recruitment and control of persons for sexual exploitation is known as _____.

A)concubinage
B)sexual imperialism
C)sex trafficking
D)virtual caging

Question 32

Streetwalkers:

A)typically command higher prices than call girls and escort services.
B)are seldom subject to physical or sexual violence.
C)have little control over the conditions in which they work.
D)run a lower risk of contracting diseases than other sex workers.

Question 33

Rebecca manages an in-call service.She makes appointments with clients and ensures that every client pays for the services rendered.She pays a part of the earning to the prostitutes working for her and keeps the rest for herself.Rebecca plays the role of a _____.

A)streetwalker
B)hustler
C)madam
D)courtesan

Question 34

Which of the following is true of Internet technology and prostitution?

A)The Internet provides sex workers with few opportunities to find new clients.
B)Web listings have reduced the demand for services by streetwalkers in some cities.
C)Internet technology has no impact upon the reach and success of sex workers in urban areas.
D)Online cybersex has made the services of call girls and escort services completely redundant.

Question 35

Which of the following is true of streetwalkers?

A)They face less social stigma than call girls and escorts.
B)They are more likely to impose time constraints on clients.
C)They are the least likely type of sex worker to be arrested.
D)They are the highest paid type of sex worker.

Question 36

In what way do streetwalkers differ from call girls?

A)Streetwalkers tend to lead more expensive lifestyles than call girls.
B)Streetwalkers are less fashionably dressed than call girls.
C)Streetwalkers tend to charge more for their services than call girls.
D)Streetwalkers face a lower risk of assault or injury than call girls.

Question 37

A woman from a developing country is brought to the United States with the help of false travel documents.She has been lured here by recruiters with the promise of work as a well-paid maid.But when she arrives, she finds herself captive and is forced into working at a brothel.This is an instance of _____.

A)cybersex
B)sex trafficking
C)sexual imperialism
D)sexting

Question 38

The recruitment and control of persons, by threat or use of force or deception, for purposes of sexual exploitation is known as _____.

A)erotophilia
B)sexual imperialism
C)sex trafficking
D)coprophilia

Question 39

Which of the following is true of children as sex slaves in America?

A)Child sex slaves in America comprise both boys and girls.
B)The existence of child sex slaves in America is an urban legend.
C)Child sex slaves in America rarely face physical or psychological abuse.
D)The majority of child sex slaves in America are foreign nationals.

Question 40

In large cities, most women who are arrested and charged with prostitution are _____.

A)gigolos
B)hustlers
C)call girls
D)streetwalkers

Question 41

According to researchers, the degree to which a sex worker is vulnerable to victimization depends largely upon:

A)her privacy and control over the situation.
B)the price she sets for the services offered.
C)her social status.
D)the social status of her client.

Question 42

Which of the following is true of the usage of prostitutes according to the NHSLS and NSSHB?

A)The use of prostitutes has increased significantly over the last 70 years.
B)More women report paying for sex than men today.
C)More men report being paid for sex than women today.
D)The use of prostitutes has declined significantly over the last 70 years.

Question 43

Which of the following is true of prostitution as a profession?

A)It carries no physical or psychological consequences for sex workers.
B)It is extremely rare and therefore not considered a major social problem.
C)It is a risky profession, leaving women open to violence, rape, and murder.
D)It is one of the least challenging, and therefore safest, professions in the world.

Question 44

According to studies conducted upon sex workers in the Netherlands, a significant portion of prostitutes:

A)have high levels of self esteem and self confidence.
B)had been sexually abused during their childhood.
C)came from wealthy, upper-class backgrounds.
D)were found to have developed immunity against AIDS.

Question 45

Why do male prostitutes who cater to female clients rarely work the streets?

A)They are prevented from doing so by female streetwalkers.
B)They are likely to find more clients than they can handle on the street.
C)Female clients prefer to approach male prostitutes directly.
D)Female clients are unlikely to cruise the streets to pick up prostitutes.

Question 46

Which of the following is true of sex trafficking?

A)Coercion is a major factor in sex trafficking.
B)Children are seldom victims of sex trafficking.
C)Sex trafficking does not violate the law.
D)Sex trafficking never occurs across national borders.

Question 47

Which of the following have researchers found to be true of the victimization of sex workers?

A)Sex workers are always safe from harassment when working indoors.
B)Sex workers are always safe from harassment when working outdoors.
C)Sexually trafficked women are seldom victimized by clients or masters.
D)Sexually trafficked women are particularly vulnerable to victimization.

Question 48

Which of the following is true of the well-being of sex workers?

A)Sex workers rarely have psychological complaints.
B)The well-being of sex workers depends upon their location to a great extent.
C)Sex workers seldom have physiological complaints.
D)The well-being of sex workers is not impacted by their degree of autonomy.

Question 49

Many clients of sex services want _____: real sex, a sense that the client involved matters, and is desirable, without the effort, expense, and hassles of commitment.

A)polyamory
B)sexual imperialism
C)polyfidelity
D)bounded authenticity

Question 50

Which of the following types of gigolo constitutes a pampered playboy kept by a very wealthy woman?

A)Toy Boy
B)Lap Dog
C)Golden Boy
D)Chicken

Question 51

Which of the following is true of occasional johns?

A)They are the clients who seek only occasional contact with prostitutes.
B)They are male prostitutes who occasionally service homosexual men.
C)They are gay men who seek only occasional contact with women.
D)They are clients who occasionally act as pimps to prostitutes.

Question 52

The "_____" is a gigolo who enters into a series of marriages of convenience.

A)Toy Boy
B)Lap Dog
C)Golden Boy
D)Chicken

Question 53

Men who infrequently engage the services of a prostitute are known as _____.

A)occasional johns
B)compulsive johns
C)spring chickens
D)chickens

Question 54

David is a respected businessman who sometimes, when on business trips, requests the services of a prostitute.David can be considered a(n) _____.

A)occasional john
B)gigolo
C)hustler
D)compulsive john

Question 55

_____ are clients who use prostitutes as their major sexual outlet.

A)Occasional johns
B)Compulsive johns
C)Gigolos
D)Hustlers

Question 56

Which of the following is true of the safety of sex workers?

A)Streetwalkers tend to work in safer settings than call girls.
B)Sex workers generally face less sexual abuse than other women.
C)Streetwalkers are less likely to be assaulted than call girls.
D)Sex workers are often subject to harassment, robbery, and violence.

Question 57

Which of the following is true of the risks faced by sex workers?

A)Streetwalkers are at less risk of contracting STDs than call girls.
B)Call girls are more likely to be harassed and arrested than streetwalkers.
C)Prostitutes are at high risk of rape because of social attitudes toward them.
D)Sex workers are never mistreated by law enforcement agencies.

Question 58

A _____ refers to a man who provides companionship and sexual gratification on a continuing basis to a woman in exchange for money.

A)pimp
B)hustler
C)gigolo
D)libertine

Question 59

Prostitutes frequently call their customers "_____."

A)pimps
B)hustlers
C)johns
D)chickens

Question 60

Douglas is a "kept" man who provides sexual services to a wealthy woman in exchange for money.Douglas is a _____.

A)gigolo
B)hustler
C)streetwalker
D)pimp

Question 61

Which of the following is a difference between gigolos and hustlers?

A)Gigolos cater to heterosexual female clients, while hustlers cater to homosexual males.
B)Gigolos cater to wealthy women, while hustlers cater to working-class women.
C)Gigolos cater to homosexual males, while hustlers cater to heterosexual males.
D)Gigolos are paid by men for sexual intercourse, while hustlers are paid by women.

Question 62

Which of the following is true of pornography?

A)All cultures share the same taboos for pornography.
B)Pornography is big business in the United States.
C)Internet pornography is not a lucrative business.
D)Pornography is illegal in all countries across the world.

Question 63

Frank is a prostitute who services homosexual customers.Much like female streetwalkers, he sells his wares on the streets.Frank is a _____.

A)pimp
B)gigolo
C)toy boy
D)bar hustler

Question 64

Among male hustlers, _____ tend to have a more exclusive clientele and to be more attractive and more sexually versatile than the streetwalkers.

A)kept boys
B)gigolos
C)toy boys
D)lap dogs

Question 65

What do bar hustlers and female streetwalkers have in common?

A)Both are the most exclusive type of prostitute.
B)Both are the most expensive type of prostitute.
C)They both service heterosexual women.
D)They both sell their services to men.

Question 66

Of the four types of hustlers, _____ have the best long-term chance for acquiring an education and achieving a good social adjustment.

A)corporate hustlers
B)part-time hustlers
C)pimps
D)gigolos

Question 67

Which of the following is illegal throughout the United States?

A)Pole dancing
B)Publishing issues of Playboy
C)Lap dancing
D)Child pornography

Question 68

Leisure travel with the purpose of purchasing sexual services is known as _____.

A)sexual imperialism
B)sex trafficking
C)sexting
D)sex tourism

Question 69

Which of the following did research find about adolescent male prostitutes in San Francisco?

A)They seldom do drugs.
B)Their primary motivator is sexual pleasure.
C)They only perform oral sex.
D)Their primary motivator is money.

Question 70

A video portraying a man forcing intercourse upon a struggling woman constitutes _____.

A)erotica
B)pornography
C)necrophilia
D)pedophilia

Question 71

Which of the following is true of gigolos?

A)Gigolos can be both male and female.
B)Gigolos service only homosexual men.
C)Gigolos offer women only companionship for money.
D)Gigolos often have just one client at a time.

Question 72

Which of the following types of prostitutes is referred to as a "chicken"?

A)A female streetwalker
B)A brothel prostitute
C)A young male prostitute
D)A call girl

Question 73

Which of the following is true of hustlers?

A)The majority of hustlers work fulltime.
B)Hustlers deal exclusively with a heterosexual clientele.
C)Bar hustlers are analogous to female streetwalkers.
D)The minority of hustlers work with homosexual men.

Question 74

A movie featuring two adults having consensual, pleasurable sexual intercourse with each other is considered _____.

A)pedophilia
B)paraphilia
C)bestiality
D)erotica

Question 75

The legal terminology used to describe literature, art, or film that is foul, disgusting, or lewd to the authorities or society is _____.

A)aphrodisia
B)exotica
C)erotica
D)obscenity

Question 76

Pornography refers:

A)to literature, films, and images that are meant to be sexually arousing.
B)exclusively to sexually arousing material that isn't degrading to women.
C)to semi-nude portraits of women painted during the Renaissance.
D)to sculptures of naked men and women dating back to Ancient Greece.

Question 77

The "_____," or stud, is a gigolo who works as a companion on a limited-term basis.

A)Toy Boy
B)Lap Dog
C)Pink Boy
D)Chicken

Question 78

_____ are male sex workers who cater to a homosexual clientele.

A)Gigolos
B)Pimps
C)Libertines
D)Hustlers

Question 79

The term _____ refers to sexually arousing material that is not degrading or demeaning to children, women, or men.

A)erotica
B)coprophilia
C)pornography
D)porneia

Question 80

Which of the following is legal throughout the United States?

A)Strip clubs
B)Publishing issues of Playboy
C)Bestiality
D)Child pornography