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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Fanfare through The Rockabilly Moment).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of audience does Marcus believe Randy Newman attracts?
(a) Pop.
(b) Punk.
(c) Retro.
(d) Cult.

2. Which of the following performers will NOT be discussed in Mystery Train?
(a) Sly Stone.
(b) Randy Newman.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Chuck Berry.

3. Who does Marcus compare Phillips to in the beginning of "Harmonica Frank - 1951"?
(a) Harmonica Frank.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Starbuck.
(d) Huck Finn.

4. Who wrote the song entitled "Layla"?
(a) Sly Stone.
(b) Robert Johnson.
(c) Eric Clapton.
(d) Mick Jagger.

5. In the introduction to "Elvis," Marcus claims that Elvis epitomizes what?
(a) The worst of our culture.
(b) The best of our culture.
(c) The chaos of Harmonica Frank.
(d) The anger of Robert Johnson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the original name of the Band in the early sixties?

2. Marcus believes that "There's a Riot Goin' On" is an example of what?

3. What book is being discussed on the television show sketch used in the Prologue?

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"?

5. Who said "I learned the words to Little Richard's songs the best I could and what I couldn't figure out didn't matter"?

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