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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Hebdige, the mass culture mythologizes signification as a means of gaining which of the following?
(a) Control.
(b) Attention.
(c) Importance.
(d) More followers.

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

4. In Chapter 5, what is Britain unable to get rid of?
(a) Gender conflict.
(b) Race conflict.
(c) Class conflict.
(d) Age conflict.

5. Of the following, which can be used as a symbol of style?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Education.
(c) Religion.
(d) Make-up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Beats connect to which of the following aspects of the black culture?

3. With regard to working class aesthetics, which of the following subcultures did the Punks offend?

4. Which of the following subcultures was viewed by the mass culture as a major threat and lead its members to declare war?

5. Which of the following is associated with Punks?

(see the answer key)

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