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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Context, Performance and Meaning of Ritual, The British Monarchy and the 'Invention of Tradition', c. 1820-1977.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The invented traditions referred to in question 17 include all of the following types except _______.
(a) Traditions that legitimize institutions of authority.
(b) Traditions that seek to usurp authority.
(c) Traditions that promote socialization.
(d) Traditions that establish or symbolize social cohesion.

2. Hobsbawm claims that Sir Walter Scott and _______ promoted the Highland takeover.
(a) Lieutenant Williams.
(b) Colonel Williams.
(c) Lieutenant Stewart.
(d) Colonel Stewart.

3. The Welsh Societies were created to promote all things Welsh and were first set up by _______ Welshman.
(a) London.
(b) Edinburgh.
(c) Paris.
(d) Dublin.

4. According to the book, _______ of old traditions is one of the causes of the invention of traditions.
(a) Falsification.
(b) Loss of meaning.
(c) Nostalgic remembering.
(d) Destruction.

5. According to the book, the stages of creating the Highland tradition included all of the following elements except _______.
(a) The adoption of new traditions by Lowland Scots.
(b) Artificial creation of new Highland traditions.
(c) Cultural revolt against Ireland.
(d) Cultural revolt against England.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hobsbawm suggests that two of the three types of tradition outlined in question 18 tend to support the main tradition, ________.

2. The book that was challenged by the descendants of the kings was titled _______ of a Century.

3. The author suggests that the ______ established in created rituals is false and only seems real in the mind.

4. During the third period, the monarchy came to represent all of the following qualities except _______.

5. According to the book, Welsh scholars and patriots rediscovered past traditions in all of the following areas except ______.

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