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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to migrating to a new place, what other contribution did the Rastafarian parents make to the world?
(a) They presented Soft rock music.
(b) They presented Soul music.
(c) They presented Hard rock music.
(d) They presented Easy Listening music.

2. Which of the following describes a standard of the Glam subculture?
(a) Assurance.
(b) Apoliticism.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Apologetic.

3. What does Hebdige say is one of the things that "deconstructs rock music back to its more fundamental roots"?
(a) Establishment of country music.
(b) Continued racial tension.
(c) Glam rock's narcissism.
(d) Class conflict.

4. According to Chapter 4, what does the black culture lose as it spreads into the world?
(a) Connotation.
(b) Context.
(c) Color.
(d) Curiosity.

5. What is one of the common objects of the dominant culture mentioned that takes on a new meaning when used by a subculture?
(a) Brush.
(b) Comb.
(c) Car.
(d) Pair of shoes.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hebdige say about Punk's cultural rebellion after commodification takes place?

4. In Chapter 5, Hebdige says mass media defines what?

5. In Chapter 6, how does Hebdige describe the idea of subcultures?

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