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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hebdige says that reggae is primarily inspired by which of the following?
(a) Love.
(b) Procreation.
(c) War.
(d) Slavery.

2. There is the assumption that if one Punk engages in violent behavior, the entire Punk subculture is labeled as a violent group. According to Hebdige, what entity reinforces this assumption?
(a) Media.
(b) Friends of the members of the subculture.
(c) Members of other subcultures.
(d) The mass culture.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a "common object" mentioned by Hebdige in the last paragraph of Chapter 1?
(a) Vaseline.
(b) Safety pin.
(c) Apple.
(d) Pointed shoes.

5. Of the following, which is a common activity that affects social behavior?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Playing sports.
(c) Knitting.
(d) Parenting.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Glam subculture primarily consisted of which of the following?

2. With regard to working class aesthetics, which of the following subcultures did the Punks offend?

3. Which of the following is defined as "presenting a single, coherent identity"?

4. Reggae has origins in which of the following?

5. Skinheads obtain which of the following, to encourage a reputation of "manliness"?

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