Greasers Subculture

Which of the following was a nickname for a greaser that was given to them because they often hung out in bad neighborhoods?

• Gangsters

• Hoods

• Rats

• Hairs

Historically, where did the greaser subculture get its name, 'greaser?'

• From the movie, Grease

• Grease that was always on their shirts from working in auto mechanics

• Grease in the hair

• Mexican Americans who greased carts for a living and were called, 'greasers.'

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Which of the following characteristics is not typical of the look of the greaser subculture?

• Leather jackets

• White or black fitted t-shirts

• Letterman jackets

• Combat or army boots

True or false: Marlon Bosco and James Darner were two of the main Greaser figures.

• True

• False

True or false: The Greasers often acted out to escape boredom.

• True

• False

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