Eduqas A Level Media set product quiz- Beyonce- Formation (2016)

Question 1

What is one reason that there might there be contradictory signs (eg costumes) in the video?

Accepted Answer

To contrast political mesages with entertainment

Question 2

The opening words asking 'what happened after New Orleans?' were spoken by?

Accepted Answer

YouTuber Messy Mya

Question 3

Which theorist said " stereotyping tends to occur where there are gross inequalities of power"?

Accepted Answer

Stuart Hall

Question 4

Formation has a mix of genres, Which theorist said genre is egs of repetition and difference?

Accepted Answer

Steve Neale

Question 5

What album is Formation the lead single from?

Accepted Answer

Lemonade

Question 6

Which theorist - Formation may offer messages on gender & challenges patriarchal oppression?

Accepted Answer

bell hooks

Question 7

Beyonce uses several intertextual references to communicate messages

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The primary target audience would not recognise the numerous intertextual references

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a relevant historical context in the video?

Accepted Answer

Birmingham City's 2011 League Cup victory

Question 10

When was the video and song released?

Accepted Answer

The day before the superbowl

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a type of music video, according Goodwin's theory?

Accepted Answer

Interpretive

Question 12

Which of these is NOT referenced in Formation?

Accepted Answer

fast food/ diets

Question 13

What unique, bottom-shaking New Orleans music and dancing style is referenced in the video?

Accepted Answer

Bounce

Question 14

The historical references to plantation owners is an example of subversion of expectations

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Who coined 'Star theory' (that stars are constructions/ brands/ sell us things)

Accepted Answer

Richard Dyer

Question 16

Do shots like this (pic) challenge racial hierarchies by subverting or following expectations?

Accepted Answer

Subverting

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