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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following subcultures discriminates against blacks; yet enjoy aspects of their culture, such as music?
(a) Teddy Boys.
(b) Hipsters.
(c) Hippies.
(d) Skinheads.

2. Which of the following subcultures was viewed by the mass culture as a major threat and lead its members to declare war?
(a) Glam.
(b) Reggae.
(c) Punk.
(d) Rastafarian.

3. According to Hebdige, the mass culture mythologizes signification as a means of gaining which of the following?
(a) Attention.
(b) Importance.
(c) More followers.
(d) Control.

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

5. To which philosopher does Hebdige compare his beliefs?
(a) Ibn Warraq.
(b) Karl Marx.
(c) Arnaldus de Villanova.
(d) Albric of London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Reggae is greatly influenced by what style of music?

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

3. Which of the following is a notion NOT associated with the Punk subculture?

4. According to Hebdige, social forces serve to do what?

5. What do the Teddy Boys of the 50's represent?

(see the answer key)

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