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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the parents of the Rastafarians migrate to?
(a) China.
(b) London.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) America.

3. Individuals' conduct in society is greatly influenced by which?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Police.
(c) Firemen and women.
(d) Bankers.

4. The Rastafarian subculture says the "black sufferer" is placed where?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) London.

5. How does Hebdige relate style to the "myth of consensus"?
(a) It is to "overturn the 'myth of consensus' enjoyed by the mass culture."
(b) It is to "overturn the 'myth of consensus' hated by the mass culture."
(c) It is to "overrun the 'myth of consensus' enjoyed by the mass culture."
(d) It is to "agree with the 'myth of consensus' enjoyed by the mass culture."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hebdige, which is an underlying influence of the reggae subculture?

2. Which of the following is NOT a "common object" mentioned by Hebdige in the last paragraph of Chapter 1?

3. The manner in which the Rastafarian parents migrated did which of the following?

4. Which of the following does Hebdige say has been neglected?

5. How does Hebdige define style?

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