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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the Rastafarian interpretation of the Bible, where is God?
(a) Europe.
(b) Asia.
(c) Africa.
(d) South America.

3. What did Jamaican slaves combine with the teachings of the Bible to form reggae?
(a) Written traditions.
(b) Ideals from the mass culture.
(c) Oral traditions.
(d) Nothing. They only utilized the teachings from the Bible to form reggae.

4. By their very nature, subcultures do what to the mass culture?
(a) Encourage.
(b) Reflect.
(c) Agree with.
(d) Threaten.

5. Individuals who participate in subcultures invite which of the following into their lives?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Love.
(c) Backlash.
(d) Hatred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following musical acts is known for occasionally adopting the Jamaican street style?

2. The anger of the people turned into what type of riots?

3. What type of "rebellion" does Hebdige say subcultures are?

4. Punk's motivating music types came together through which of the following to create Punk?

5. Which of the following is NOT a "common object" mentioned by Hebdige in the last paragraph of Chapter 1?

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