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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, who said, "Style, as a form of articulation, cannot be understood outside of the context in which it is intended"?
(a) Sigmund Freud.
(b) Karl Marx.
(c) Genet.
(d) Barthes.

2. What type of "rebellion" does Hebdige say subcultures are?
(a) Conscious.
(b) Cultural.
(c) Consensus.
(d) Controlled.

3. What does Hebdige say about Punk's cultural rebellion after commodification takes place?
(a) It is growing stronger.
(b) It is passed on to other subcultures.
(c) It is stable.
(d) It is doomed.

4. In which of the following ways does Hebdige understand the idea of "high culture"?
(a) Compartmentally.
(b) Literally.
(c) Holistically.
(d) Philosophically.

5. In Chapter 8, What does Hebdige say about subcultures?
(a) They are destructive.
(b) They are NOT lawless forms.
(c) They do NOT serve as alternatives to parent cultures.
(d) They are lawless forms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 4 speaks about the Glams and their ideal of which of the following?

2. Which of the following is a way of making subcultures understood by the masses?

3. Many times, members of the Punk subculture wear clothing that exude what?

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

5. For its aesthetic qualities, Hebdige says that style might be what?

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