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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Teddy Boys of 1950's utilize aspects from what era to incorporate into their belief system?
(a) The Vietnam Era.
(b) Early America.
(c) The Colonial Period.
(d) Edwardian.

2. In order to understand punk, one must understand which of the following?
(a) The direction in which other subcultures are going.
(b) Its origins.
(c) The origins of other subcultures.
(d) The direction in which it is going.

3. Which of the following is considered a usual sociological factor?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Religion.
(d) School.

4. Which of the following is associated with Punks?
(a) Surfing.
(b) Forthrightness.
(c) Sports.
(d) Beating around the bush.

5. Which of the following subcultures discriminates against blacks; yet enjoy aspects of their culture, such as music?
(a) Skinheads.
(b) Hipsters.
(c) Teddy Boys.
(d) Hippies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hebdige define the purpose of style?

2. What method is used to facilitate the mass society's understanding of subcultures?

3. In terms of transforming from childhood to maturity, what is Hebdige not concerned with?

4. What types of alteration is Britain experiencing?

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

(see the answer key)

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