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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 begins the essay "Do the Godz Speak Esperanto" by discussing ______ records which he believes is the most underground record label in the country.

2. Bangs felt that the Baby Boomer generation was ______, believing their every act was of great importance.

3. Rock crowds had become convinced that bands were supposed to be objects of ______.

4. In his write up of the song _____, Bangs fantasizes about the lead singer, Reg Presley, living out the lyrics.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are some of the famous guitarists whose careers were launched by the Yardbirds rock band?

2. What does Jon Landau do in response to the way that Lester Bangs writes about music, according to the essay?

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

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

5. What does Lester Bangs not like about the way that music shifted in the 1960s, according to his essays?

6. What does Bangs have to say about the albums that Chicago puts out during this lifetime?

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

8. What does Bangs have to say about the idea of good taste, especially when it comes to old movies and to music?

9. What does Bangs believe to be the meaning of the song "Give It To Me" by The Troggs?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning, Bangs writes from the perspective of an older man who is explaining rock and roll to children.

Part 1: Why do you think it's important to consider alternative histories?

Part 2: How do you think that the opening section is right? How is it wrong?

Part 3: Do you think that an alternative history is just as valid as the real history?

Essay Topic 2

Bangs writes about the Clash as they were one of the first bands who really wanted to make a difference in the world.

Part 1: Do you think that the Clash actually wanted to make a difference in the world?

Part 2: How do you think Bangs really feels about the music of the Clash?

Part 3: What are your opinions of the Clash based on what you've read in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Bangs begins to argue that the natural progression of music is to give the music over to machines.

Part 1: Do you agree that the natural progression of music is to give the work over to machines?

Part 2: How do you think music should be played in order to be enjoyable?

Part 3: Do you think today's music is being handled by machines primarily?

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