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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following ways does Hebdige understand the idea of "high culture"?
(a) Holistically.
(b) Literally.
(c) Philosophically.
(d) Compartmentally.

2. Punk lacks which of the following?
(a) Nationalism.
(b) Music.
(c) Secularism.
(d) A historical basis.

3. What is the media's purpose of depicting Punkers as "good kids"?
(a) To create harmony between them and other subcultures.
(b) To show that the definition of being a Punker is being a positive person.
(c) To persuade them to change their ways since the masses like that depiction.
(d) To lessen the subculture's credibility.

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

5. What does Hebdige say could have caused the outbreak of violence between subcultures?
(a) Suggestions.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Signification.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hebdige talks about style, which of the following is true?

2. Hebdige says it is hard to clearly define the boundaries between what?

3. Which of the following terms does Nuttal use to describe a rocket jacket?

4. What does Hebdige say about Punk's cultural rebellion after commodification takes place?

5. In terms of music, what do Punks desire over skill?

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