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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hebdige talks about style, which of the following is true?
(a) Style challenges the subordinance of the subcultures.
(b) Style conforms to the dominance of the majority culture.
(c) Style challenges the dominance of the majority culture.
(d) Style conforms to the subordinance of the subcultures.

2. What purpose does Hebdige say mass culture serves to subcultures?
(a) Frighten.
(b) Stop.
(c) Promote growth.
(d) Limit.

3. Reggae is greatly influenced by what style of music?
(a) Ganja.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Rock.
(d) Punk.

4. Why do the Beats and Hipsters embrace aspects of the black culture?
(a) Because it shows the variety within their own white culture.
(b) Because they are confused.
(c) Because they want to be black.
(d) Because they are black.

5. The Teddy Boys of the 70's are a symbol of what?
(a) The traditions of Britain.
(b) The plight of the working class in America.
(c) The black culture.
(d) The decline of Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the Reggae subculture, Hebdige says it has strong, cultural what?

2. In which of the following does Hebdige say Punks find their identity?

3. The Glam subculture primarily consisted of which of the following?

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

5. In addition to migrating to a new place, what other contribution did the Rastafarian parents make to the world?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Hebdige's opinion, are subcultures a form of cultural rebellion?

2. How do the Mods practice the "norms" of the mass culture and traditions of a subculture?

3. How does Hebdige say some members of the mass culture view the British youth of the different subcultures?

4. Does Hebdige believe the subculture participants' view of its subculture is the only determining factor in how it is viewed by the outside?

5. Why does Hebdige say that Reggae is primarily a black subculture?

6. According to Hebdige, what is a major factor that separates the mass culture from subcultures?

7. In the Introduction and Chapter 1, how does Hebdige feel about the way the mass culture defines everyday life?

8. In Chapter 4, how do the Teddy Boys contradict themselves?

9. How do the Skinheads identify with black subcultures?

10. What are some of the physical ways the Rastafarians embraced their ties to Africa?

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