The Uses of Literacy by Richard Hoggart

1. What is the primary focus of Richard Hoggart's 'The Uses of Literacy'?

A) The history of literacy in modern society
B) The economics of publishing industry
C) The advancements in educational technology
D) The impact of mass media on working-class culture

2. In which year was 'The Uses of Literacy' first published?

A) 1965
B) 1945
C) 1972
D) 1957

3. Hoggart emphasizes the relationship between literacy and which social class?

A) Working class
B) Middle class
C) Upper class
D) Intellectual elite

4. Hoggart criticizes which medium for its effect on traditional culture?

A) Books
B) Newspapers
C) Theater
D) Mass media

5. Which type of literacy does Hoggart argue is most beneficial for personal development?

A) Digital literacy
B) Critical literacy
C) Functional literacy
D) Technical literacy

6. Hoggart's analysis is largely based on the context of which country?

A) France
B) Germany
C) England
D) America

7. Hoggart suggests that mass media tends to represent which aspect of culture negatively?

A) Working-class culture
B) Upper-class culture
C) Feminist culture
D) Religious culture

8. Hoggart emphasizes the need for individuals to develop what kind of perspective?

A) A uniform perspective
B) A critical perspective
C) A passive perspective
D) A commercial perspective

9. Hoggart's work is often considered a foundational text in which field?

A) Psychology
B) Political science
C) Cultural studies
D) Linguistics

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