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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hebdige states, "the implication is that style, with its inherent subversion, can . . ." do what?
(a) "Influence the unconsciousness of mass culture."
(b) "Fight the consciousness of mass culture."
(c) "Influence the consciousness of mass culture."
(d) "Persuade the subconsciousness of mass culture."

2. When referring to the philosophies of others, Hebdige discusses which type of conflict?
(a) Gender.
(b) Age.
(c) Race.
(d) Class.

3. Reggae has origins in which of the following?
(a) West Indies.
(b) Pre-war Britain.
(c) Post-war Britain.
(d) America.

4. Which of the following motivated punk?
(a) Blues and rock.
(b) Classical and techno.
(c) Jazz and classical.
(d) Rock and reggae.

5. How does Hebdige define the purpose of style?
(a) It is "to connect unfamiliar signs to old signifiers."
(b) It is "to disconnect familiar signs to old signifiers."
(c) It is "to connect familiar signs to new signifiers."
(d) It is "to disconnect familiar signs to new signifiers."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Hebdige, the mass culture mythologizes signification as a means of gaining which of the following?

2. To which philosopher does Hebdige compare his beliefs?

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

4. In which of the following ways does Hebdige understand the idea of "high culture"?

5. Which of the following does Hebdige say has been neglected?

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