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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the name of the song based on the London riots?
(a) Red Riot.
(b) Blue Riot.
(c) Black Riot.
(d) White Riot.

2. Which place do Rastafarians believe is the "Promised Land"?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Paris.
(c) Abuja.
(d) Nairobi.

3. Hebdige describes subcultures as"mediation" between what?
(a) Ideas and truths.
(b) Experience and tradition.
(c) Lies and wishes.
(d) Opinions and facts.

4. What method is used to facilitate the mass society's understanding of subcultures?
(a) The subculture becomes the dominant culture.
(b) It is "domesticated."
(c) The government enacts laws.
(d) There is a formal training about it.

5. In terms of style, what does supply drive?
(a) Significance of a subculture.
(b) Style.
(c) Market.
(d) Demand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a "common object" mentioned by Hebdige in the last paragraph of Chapter 1?

2. What is the main thing Hebdige is trying to understand about subcultures?

3. What does Hebdige say about post-war Britain with regard to mass media and how it defines cultural experience?

4. The Teddy Boys of 1950's utilize aspects from what era to incorporate into their belief system?

5. The anger of the people turned into what type of riots?

(see the answer key)

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