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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: Redemption Song.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Bob dream about on September 10, 1964 that caused him to wake with severe chest pain?
(a) Nine Miles.
(b) Cedella.
(c) Kingston.
(d) Coxsone.

2. How did Cedella feel about Bob's dream in Chapter 11, "Rat Race"?
(a) She felt it was an important sign.
(b) Bob never told Cedella about his dream in Chapter 11.
(c) She felt he should pray about it.
(d) She felt it was insignificant.

3. Why did Bob break ties with Kong?
(a) Because the producer has refused to pay him.
(b) Bob does not break ties with Kong.
(c) Because Kong is rude to Cedella.
(d) Because another producer offers more money.

4. When rumors spread that Bob Marley was dead, how did he prove that he was back on top?
(a) By giving a free concert.
(b) By releasing a new single.
(c) He ignored the rumors.
(d) By hosting a large party.

5. Why was the militia preemptively called in during the third annual independence parade in Kingston?
(a) To break up fights.
(b) To prevent upheaval.
(c) To scare the Wailers.
(d) This did not occur.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died at the shooting at Island House in Chapter 15, "Redemption Song"?

2. What did Cedella believe Bob would be successful at when she received his note in Chapter 9, "Natural Mystic"?

3. At his funeral, why was Omeriah's body reversed?

4. Why did Rastafarianism flourish in Jamaica?

5. What occurred at midnight on August 5?

(see the answer key)

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