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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hebdige says it is hard to clearly define the boundaries between what?
(a) Reality and assumptions.
(b) Wants and needs.
(c) Production and creative expression.
(d) Subculture and mass culture.

2. Which of the following is a notion NOT associated with the Punk subculture?
(a) The shock and awe factor.
(b) Profanity.
(c) Anti-social behavior.
(d) A religious basis.

3. Hebdige says that individuals understand ideology in which of the following ways?
(a) Unconsciously.
(b) Consciously.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Subconsciously.

4. For its aesthetic qualities, Hebdige says that style might be what?
(a) Underestimated.
(b) Overrated.
(c) Appreciated.
(d) Accessible.

5. Who does Hebdige compare to signified skinheads?
(a) Nebulous punkers.
(b) Rebellious Rastafarians.
(c) Marvelous mods.
(d) Gorgeous glams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hebdige say handicaps blacks?

2. According to the Rastafarian interpretation of the Bible, where is God?

3. Why do the Beats and Hipsters embrace aspects of the black culture?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter 9, which of the following does Hebdige use as an example of an object that once again becomes solely associated with the dominant culture?

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