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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened to the people of London as the heat intensified?
(a) Nothing. The heat wave did not affect them.
(b) The people migrated to Dublin, Ireland.
(c) The people went from being annoyed to being violent.
(d) The masses died.

3. Of the following, which is a common activity that affects social behavior?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Playing sports.
(c) Knitting.
(d) Parenting.

4. According to the Rastafarians, which of the following is considered a blessing?
(a) Family.
(b) Education.
(c) Riches.
(d) Poverty.

5. Hebdige said punk was viewed by those not a part of the subculture as which of the following?
(a) Frankenstein's monster.
(b) Bigfoot.
(c) The Lochness monster.
(d) Dracula.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hebdige says subcultures are designed to address what?

2. What does Hebdige say about the Punkers' style of dressing?

3. What does Hebdige say is the next step after a subculture is ready to become a part of the "mass cultural consciousness"?

4. What does Hebdige say could have caused the outbreak of violence between subcultures?

5. The Skinheads focus on what as a foundation of their subculture?

(see the answer key)

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