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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Skinheads focus on what as a foundation of their subculture?
(a) Feminism.
(b) Love for variety within the world of subcultures.
(c) Working class.
(d) Religion.

2. Hebdige says that white subcultures are a response to what?
(a) Their own insecurities.
(b) War.
(c) The black community.
(d) Their inherent desire to fight against the mass culture.

3. In which of the following ways, do Punks communicate language?
(a) Singsong.
(b) Slang.
(c) Speaking in parables.
(d) Plain speech.

4. Which of the following is a value held dear by the Skinheads?
(a) Softness.
(b) Hardness.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Generosity.

5. Reggae is greatly influenced by what style of music?
(a) Punk.
(b) Ganja.
(c) Rock.
(d) Jazz.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To a certain extent, media shapes which of the following?

3. What types of alteration is Britain experiencing?

4. Hebdige describes subcultures as"mediation" between what?

5. The Teddy Boys of the 70's are a symbol of what?

(see the answer key)

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