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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Randy Newman - Every Man is Free.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 try to escape restraints and authority.
(c) They have aunts who try to civilize them.
(d) They go on adventures for the sake of adventure.

2. In what song does Sly Stone mock his own song "Thank you falettinme be mice elf Agin"?
(a) "Africa Talks to You 'The Asphalt Jungle.'"
(b) "Blowin Your Mind."
(c) "Bonnie and Clyde."
(d) "Thank you for talkin' to me Africa."

3. What type of Staggerlee does Sly create in Riot?
(a) One that does not get away.
(b) The cruelest.
(c) One that regrets his crimes.
(d) The baddest.

4. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?
(a) Bob Dylan.
(b) Little Richard.
(c) Harmonica Frank.
(d) Sam Phillips.

5. What does Marcus name the storyteller from The Band's lyrics?
(a) The worried man.
(b) Bob.
(c) The knight.
(d) Big Pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?

2. With whom did the Band play from 1965 to 1966, helping him and themselves to improve and gain popularity?

3. What does Marcus say each performer he will discuss in the book attempts to do?

4. Where are dreams imprisoned according to Marcus in "Sly Stone"?

5. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?

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