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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sparked the punk movement?
(a) WWI.
(b) The London heat wave.
(c) The Vietnam conflict.
(d) WWII.

2. According to Hebdige, which is an underlying influence of the reggae subculture?
(a) Music.
(b) Poetry.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Religion.

3. Hebdige states, "the implication is that style, with its inherent subversion, can . . ." do what?
(a) "Persuade the subconsciousness of mass culture."
(b) "Fight the consciousness of mass culture."
(c) "Influence the consciousness of mass culture."
(d) "Influence the unconsciousness of mass culture."

4. In addition to migrating to a new place, what other contribution did the Rastafarian parents make to the world?
(a) They presented Hard rock music.
(b) They presented Easy Listening music.
(c) They presented Soft rock music.
(d) They presented Soul music.

5. In which of the following ways does Hebdige understand the idea of "high culture"?
(a) Philosophically.
(b) Literally.
(c) Holistically.
(d) Compartmentally.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hebdige, the mass culture mythologizes signification as a means of gaining which of the following?

2. According to the Rastafarian interpretation of the Bible, where is God?

3. The actions of people are many times persuaded by what?

4. Of the Reggae subculture, Hebdige says it has strong, cultural what?

5. Where are the parents of the Rastafarians from?

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