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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs argues that _____ 's antics helped to break down the wall between the musician and the listener.

2. Bangs finds the lyrics on Jethro Tull's new album "Thick as a _____" to be self -righteous.

3. The ______ seize the television stations and play all manner of different content, and one station in LA tries to play every movie ever made.

4. Bangs describes the fact that Iggy Pop transitioned from an imitation of______ on the last album to a more refined and unique form.

5. Other critics said of Iggy Pop and the band that the stage show was juvenile and they were musically ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clark believe that he will still be around for years to come, as he says when talking to Bangs?

2. While Bangs doesn't disagree with the assessment of the Stooges, what does he believe the value of their music is?

3. What happens when Bangs decides to chase his landlady back to her apartment as he is playing the saxophone?

4. What is the opinion that Bangs and Clark seem to share when they are talking in an interview together?

5. What does Bangs explain to be the meaning of the band name, The Troggs, when he starts this section?

6. What does Bangs believe about the show of David Bowie when he goes to promote it in his work?

7. Why does Bangs recommend the album "White Witch", even though it's difficult to tell whether he is being serious or not in this essay?

8. When there is speculation as to whether a song like "Wild Thing" could be written anymore, what does Bangs speculate?

9. What are the reactions that Lester Bangs has in reaction to the album he buys from the band, Count Five?

10. What does Bangs claim is the inspiration for the band name, The Troggs, though some aren't sure this is the case?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bangs seems to be irreverent in much of his writing, deciding to use different voices for different topics.

Part 1: Why do you think Bangs uses different voices in different columns?

Part 2: Do you think it's better to have a consistent voice or to have different voices?

Part 3: How do you think you would speak if you were writing a music column versus a traditional column?

Essay Topic 2

Bangs discusses himself and his life as well, as though it connected to the music lifestyle.

Part 1: Do you think it's self-indulgent to talk about oneself as a writer?

Part 2: Why do you think Bangs decides to share some personal information about himself?

Part 3: Do you think readers would respect Bangs more if he shared less of himself and of his life?

Essay Topic 3

From the outside, it might look like Bangs is more of a music snob than he appears to be, only favoring indie rock.

Part 1: Why do you think Bangs prefers indie rock bands?

Part 2: Why do you think Bangs tends to be repulsed by popular music and popular bands?

Part 3: Do you think there is a 'true' music form that should be listened to over others?

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