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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. According to George Jackson, what is true of the Master's tongue?
(a) It is only understood by subcultures.
(b) It might be mastered.
(c) It is only understood by the dominant culture.
(d) It is fair for all.

2. Hebdige says that George Jackson's words are fixed in what?
(a) Time.
(b) Style.
(c) Age.
(d) Context.

3. In terms of language, what does George Jackson say about the dominant culture?
(a) It was formerly known as the Queen's English.
(b) It might be turned against the Enemy.
(c) It is used to turn the participants within a subculture against each other.
(d) It is only used in Africa.

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

5. According to Chapter 9, a rocket jacket is which of the following qualities?
(a) Animalistic.
(b) Ritualistic.
(c) Balistic.
(d) Futuristic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Skinheads focus on what as a foundation of their subculture?

2. How does George Jackson view the language used by the mass culture?

3. Of the following, what specific item does Hebdige say transforms meaning when used by a subculture as opposed to the mass culture?

4. Which three writers does Hebdige compare at the end of the book?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hebdige conclude about style and how that may have been the cause of the tension between the 70's Teddy Boys and Punks?

2. What does Hebdige say about the straightforward style?

3. What factor of the white culture does George Jackson believe is an example of injustice to the black culture?

4. In Hebdige's words, what causes George Jackson to think the way he does about black cultures?

5. How does Nuttal feel about the rocker jacket?

6. In what way does Hebdige describe style as being cyclical?

7. What does Hebdige say about the existence of subcultures?

8. How does Hebdige view a style of chaos and flux?

9. After leaving a subculture, what is the difference between the cultural options for blacks and whites according to Hebdige?

10. What conclusion does Hebdige finally come to about style?

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