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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 2 begins by talking about the London heat wave of what year?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1999.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1950.

2. Which of the following is a value held dear by the Skinheads?
(a) Generosity.
(b) Softness.
(c) Upper class.
(d) Hardness.

3. What does Hebdige say about Punk's cultural rebellion after commodification takes place?
(a) It is growing stronger.
(b) It is doomed.
(c) It is passed on to other subcultures.
(d) It is stable.

4. In Chapter 9, what does Hebdige say style lacks?
(a) Definition.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Purpose.
(d) Timelessness.

5. The Glam subculture addresses what question?
(a) Race and weight.
(b) Age and social class.
(c) Gender and sexuality.
(d) Religion and politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following, what specific item does Hebdige say transforms meaning when used by a subculture as opposed to the mass culture?

2. According to Hebdige, subcultures use orthodox components to create what?

3. What is one of the common objects of the dominant culture mentioned that takes on a new meaning when used by a subculture?

4. What does Hebdige say the Reggae subculture is based upon?

5. Which of the following is a way of making subcultures understood by the masses?

(see the answer key)

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