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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Punk subculture, when is commodification complete?
(a) When objects of style perfectly match the subculture's aesthetic.
(b) When Punkers are able to recruit a large number to the subculture.
(c) It will not be complete until the Punk subculture is dissolved.
(d) It was complete just by the mere fact that the subculture was formed.

2. Which of the following was one of the first to embrace the Rastafarian style?
(a) All races in the working class of America.
(b) Black, upper class around the world.
(c) Black, working class of Great Britain.
(d) White, upper class of Great Britain.

3. Which of the following does Hebdige say has been neglected?
(a) Subculture relations.
(b) International relations.
(c) Political relations.
(d) Race relations.

4. According to Chapter 4, which of the following accurately describes the values of the Glams?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Commercialism.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Capitalism.

5. Hebdige says supply directly affects which of the following?
(a) Production.
(b) Norms of the mass culture.
(c) Cultural change within a society.
(d) Violence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 4 speaks about the Glams and their ideal of which of the following?

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?

3. Where did the parents of the Rastafarians migrate to?

4. In addition to migrating to a new place, what other contribution did the Rastafarian parents make to the world?

5. The actions of people are many times persuaded by what?

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