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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Beats and Hipsters embrace aspects of the black culture?
(a) Because they are black.
(b) Because it shows the variety within their own white culture.
(c) Because they are confused.
(d) Because they want to be black.

2. According to Chapter 4, which of the following accurately describes the values of the Glams?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Commercialism.
(c) Contentment.
(d) Creativity.

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

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

5. According to Hebdige, subcultures serve the purpose of allowing individuals to do which of the following?
(a) Become a part of the mass culture.
(b) Prove that the mass culture serves no purpose.
(c) Overthrow the mass culture.
(d) Symbolically separate themselves from the mass culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hebdige states, "the implication is that style, with its inherent subversion, can . . ." do what?

2. The actions of people are many times persuaded by what?

3. According to the Rastafarian interpretation of the Bible, where is God?

4. Skinheads derived from what subculture?

5. What do the Teddy Boys of the 50's represent?

(see the answer key)

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