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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Context, Performance and Meaning of Ritual, The British Monarchy and the 'Invention of Tradition', c. 1820-1977.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the costume changes that occurred was the discontinuation of use of the ______.
(a) Socks.
(b) Long shirt.
(c) Short shirt.
(d) Kilt.

2. During the third period, the royal rituals helped to comfort people during times of _______.
(a) Winter.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Change.
(d) Plenty.

3. The author suggests that one of the aspects of _______ is the fact that they have an ideological function.
(a) Tradition.
(b) Ritual.
(c) Custom.
(d) Routine.

4. Cannadine suggests that the British monarchy went through ______ distinct phases as the ceremonial image of the monarchy developed.
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

5. The Welsh Societies were created to promote all things Welsh and were first set up by _______ Welshman.
(a) Paris.
(b) Edinburgh.
(c) London.
(d) Dublin.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book that was challenged by the descendants of the kings was titled _______ of a Century.

2. Some of the general values that Hobsbawm suggests are used in invented traditions include ______ and school spirit.

3. In Chapter 2, Hobsbawm asserts that Scotsmen celebrate their identity with common symbols including the kilt and ______.

4. During the third period, ceremonies became symbols of national hope and pride. Large ______ ceremonies for royal children helped to convey this aspect.

5. One of the societies dedicated to preserving Welsh culture was known as the Society of Sea ________.

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