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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a "common object" mentioned by Hebdige in the last paragraph of Chapter 1?
(a) Apple.
(b) Pointed shoes.
(c) Vaseline.
(d) Safety pin.

2. Which of the following represents a product style?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Music.
(c) Occupation.
(d) Food.

3. The manner in which the Rastafarian parents migrated did which of the following?
(a) Demonstrated their hope for a bright future in a new land.
(b) Allowed them to easily conform to the cultural norms of their new home.
(c) Showed they were successful business people.
(d) Marked them as targets of discrimination.

4. According to the Rastafarian interpretation of the Bible, where is God?
(a) South America.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) Africa.

5. What does Hebdige say handicaps blacks?
(a) Nothing. They have the same opportunities as whites.
(b) Economical capacity.
(c) Racial prejudice.
(d) Mental abilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a notion NOT associated with the Punk subculture?

2. According to Chapter 9, a rocket jacket is which of the following qualities?

3. How does Hebdige define self-conscious expression?

4. In terms of language, what do Punks focus on?

5. Which of the following subcultures discriminates against blacks; yet enjoy aspects of their culture, such as music?

(see the answer key)

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