WSC Quiz 2

What is the theory behind the Paleo diet?

• To eat like our ancestors did 10,000 years ago

• To avoid processed foods for better health

• To follow a diet similar to that of ancient Romans

• To increase life expectancy

What did people call dinner at different times in different places?

• Thermopolium

• Isicia omentata

• Medieval Times

• Titanic meal

Would you patronize restaurants that served food more like that in the premodern world?

• Yes, it would be interesting to experience ancient cuisine

• No, I prefer modern food options

• Maybe, it depends on the specific menu

• I'm not sure

Which chain in North America offers a menu inspired by the premodern world?

• Medieval Times

• Roman Thermopolium

• Titanic Restaurant

• Paleo Diner

What is a criticism of The Oregon Trail game?

• It celebrates imperialism

• It ignores the perspective of indigenous peoples

• It discounts the cost of environmental destruction

• All of the above

Which board game was renamed due to concerns of implicitly endorsing colonialism?

• Settlers of Catan

• The Oregon Trail

• Monopoly

• Scrabble

What is the controversy surrounding the musical Hamilton?

• It gives a traditionally marginalized group control of the narrative

• It forces Black actors to play-act as their own oppressors

• It distorts American history into a simple tale of heroes and villains

• All of the above

Does 'color-conscious casting' open doors to new stories and help move society in a progressive direction?

• Yes, it provides representation and inclusivity

• No, it perpetuates harmful disinformation

• Maybe, it depends on the specific production

• I'm not sure

What makes wax museums different than traditional sculpture collections?

• They feature statues of past celebrities and historical figures

• They modify statues of real-life figures

• They include statues of people who never really existed

• All of the above

Would wax museums still be considered museums if they featured slightly modified statues of historical figures?

• Yes, as long as they are based on real-life figures

• No, they would lose their museum status

• Maybe, it depends on the modifications made

• I'm not sure