The Uses of Literacy by Richard Hoggart

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

A) The economics of publishing industry
B) The history of literacy in modern society
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) Upper class
B) Working class
C) Intellectual elite
D) Middle class

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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