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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 "Randy Newman," why does Newman lack a large audience for most of his early carrier?
(a) He lacks talent.
(b) Critics loved him.
(c) He does not try.
(d) Critics hated him.

2. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what song does Marcus say "set the stage for rock 'n' roll"?
(a) "Mixed-Up Confusion."
(b) "Howling Tomcat."
(c) "Rockin' Chair Daddy."
(d) "Up on Cripple Creek."

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

4. Who said "if I couldn't perform I'd give up . . . It's not a question of the money side of it. . . not having that ninety minutes up there anymore. Phew. I don't like to think about it"?
(a) Van Morrison.
(b) Randy Newman.
(c) John Lennon.
(d) Rod Stewart.

5. What is the name of The Band's third album?
(a) Dixie.
(b) Big Pink.
(c) Stage Fright.
(d) Dirty Dozen.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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"?

2. In "The Band," what does Marcus point to as the reason that The Band had the influences of many different bands and yet had an original sound?

3. Why does Marcus discuss many movies in "Sly Stone"?

4. How did Marcus feel when Elvis was drafted?

5. What single did Sly release that was the "most optimistic of all"?

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