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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, What does Hebdige say about subcultures?
(a) They are destructive.
(b) They are NOT lawless forms.
(c) They are lawless forms.
(d) They do NOT serve as alternatives to parent cultures.

2. The Teddy Boys of the 70's are a symbol of what?
(a) The plight of the working class in America.
(b) The black culture.
(c) The decline of Britain.
(d) The traditions of Britain.

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

4. Which of the following does Hebdige say has been neglected?
(a) Subculture relations.
(b) Race relations.
(c) Political relations.
(d) International relations.

5. What type of "rebellion" does Hebdige say subcultures are?
(a) Cultural.
(b) Conscious.
(c) Controlled.
(d) Consensus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the many subcultures, which two especially believe the idea that blacks represent the natural state of man?

2. Why do the Beats and Hipsters embrace aspects of the black culture?

3. Of the following, which can be used as a symbol of style?

4. According to Chapter 6, subcultures usually involve transgressions of what?

5. Hebdige says subcultures are designed to address what?

(see the answer key)

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