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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Harmonica Frank - 1951.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus think the performers discussed in the Prologue have in common?
(a) They see themselves as symbolic Americans.
(b) Each based his songs on personal experience.
(c) Everyone toured together.
(d) They all were ex-patriots.

2. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," what do both Ahab and Huck have in common?
(a) They are after a dream that is not real.
(b) They have aunts who try to civilize them.
(c) They try to escape restraints and authority.
(d) They go on adventures for the sake of adventure.

3. What does Marcus say each performer he will discuss in the book attempts to do?
(a) Redefine love.
(b) Make music for money.
(c) Create oneself.
(d) Entertain.

4. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?
(a) As American culture.
(b) As a counterculture.
(c) As youth culture.
(d) As music in general.

5. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?
(a) They preceded rock 'n' roll.
(b) They are rock 'n' roll legends.
(c) They taught the rock 'n' roll legends.
(d) They were against rock 'n' roll.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," Marcus claims that Phillips was looking for music to do what?

2. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what does Marcus tell was his first Elvis record?

3. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?

4. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what song does Marcus say "set the stage for rock 'n' roll"?

5. What is American culture built on according to Marcus?

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