def invoke_hooks(hooks, name, *args, **kwargs):
    """
    Invoke one or more hooks that have been registered under `name'. Additional
    arguments and keyword arguments can be provided.

    There is no exception catching, so if a hook fails, it will disrupt the
    chain and/or rest of program.
    """

    callbacks = hooks.get(name, [])

    for callback in callbacks:
        callback(*args, **kwargs)