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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sly Stone - The Myth of Staggerlee (Comprising sections Sly Versus Superfly through A Quiet Rebellion).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Band," what is Marcus' "sentimental favorite" American motto?
(a) "We must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately."
(b) "Peace."
(c) "Don't tread on me."
(d) "Give me liberty or give me death."

2. What was the original name of the Band in the early sixties?
(a) The Bush Beaters.
(b) The Hawks.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) Robbie and the Rockers.

3. According to Marcus in "Sly Stone," what is the spirit behind Riot?
(a) African pride.
(b) White self-criticism.
(c) American pride.
(d) Black self-criticism.

4. What song does Marcus claim to be "the most menacing piece of rock 'n' roll ever made"?
(a) "Bo Diddley."
(b) "Stones in My Passway."
(c) "Who Do You Love."
(d) "How Many More Years."

5. What is Sam Phillips' profession?
(a) Musician.
(b) Record producer.
(c) Songwriter.
(d) Singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The song "We Can Talk About It Now" creates what kind of image?

2. Who sang "Fool about mah money/don't try to save"?

3. What does Marcus claim in "The Band" is not community?

4. What album does Marcus say belongs to Richard Manuel in "The Band?

5. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the only way to quiet Johnson's song "Stones in My Passway"?

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