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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Stir It Up.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the fears of total chaos in Jamaica symbolize?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Irrationality.
(c) The state of the country at the time.
(d) The pending civil war.

2. What did the band's competitors have that the Wailers began to get jealous of in Chapter 8, "People Get Ready"?
(a) More expensive instruments.
(b) Women fawning all over them.
(c) Higher-quality recordings.
(d) Groupies to carry their equipment.

3. What had Bob already began in regards to a career in Chapter 6, "Small Axe"?
(a) His apprenticeship.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Composing songs.
(d) Applying to colleges.

4. Why was a pact made to prevent Tafari from gaining power?
(a) Because people were jealous of him.
(b) Because he was a heretic.
(c) Because he was far too dangerous.
(d) No such pact was made.

5. What was the name of Rita's daughter?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Nita.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Cedella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bob decide to do before leaving Jamaica?

2. Who was blamed when a fight broke out at the Wailer's show on Christmas morning of 1964?

3. What was the name of the influential music producer that Bob met in Chapter 6, "Small Axe"?

4. What happened when Rita stayed the night with Bob?

5. What became popular in Bob's neighborhood in Chapter 6, "Small Axe"?

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