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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was blamed when a fight broke out at the Wailer's show on Christmas morning of 1964?
(a) The police.
(b) The Doors.
(c) The Wailers.
(d) Coxsone Dodd.

2. Who did Omeriah bequeath his entire estate to?
(a) Bunny Livingston.
(b) Peter Tosh.
(c) Bob Marley.
(d) Winston Matthews.

3. According to Chapter 14, "Who the Cap Fit", who was always the last to bed and first to rise in the house?
(a) Peter Tosh.
(b) Bob Marley.
(c) Bunny Livingston.
(d) Winston Matthews.

4. What did Bob hope to do by leaving Jamaica in Chapter 10, "Stir It Up"?
(a) Never return.
(b) Escape the music industry.
(c) Bob never left Jamaica.
(d) Improve their situation.

5. How was "Catch a Fire" received?
(a) It was a gigantic failure.
(b) It was a huge success.
(c) It was never released.
(d) It was released after Bob's death.

6. How did Bob's godmother offend the family?
(a) By blaming Bob for Omeriah's death.
(b) By claiming she is better than they are.
(c) By questioning their beliefs.
(d) She does not offend Bob's family.

7. Who were the two new additions to Marley's house in Chapter 12, "Coming In From the Cold"?
(a) Bunny Livingston and Peter Tosh.
(b) Cedella and Pearl.
(c) David "Ziggy" Marley and Cedella.
(d) Haile Selassie and Prophet Gad.

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

9. Who had left the Wailers by Chapter 14, "Who the Cap Fit"?
(a) Peter and Winston.
(b) Winston and Bob.
(c) Bunny and Peter.
(d) Bob and Bunny.

10. Who did the London Rastas put Marley in touch with while he was in England?
(a) Asfa Wossen.
(b) Haile Selassie.
(c) Bunny Livingston.
(d) Chris Blackwell.

11. Who eventually took over the house at 56 Hope Road?
(a) Bunny Livingston.
(b) Peter Tosh.
(c) Bob Marley.
(d) Coxsone Dodd.

12. What happened to the producer of "The Best of the Wailers"?
(a) He succeeded at all of his future ventures.
(b) He died of a massive heart attack at thirty-eight years old.
(c) He was paralyzed in a car accident the next day.
(d) Nothing unusual.

13. Why did Bob try to convince Cedella to move in Miami?
(a) He did not try to convince Cedella to move to Miami.
(b) Because he wanted to join her in Miami.
(c) Because he missed his mother.
(d) Because he believed Delaware is too cold for her.

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

15. What did the meeting between Selassie and Rita ultimately affect?
(a) Rita's career in music.
(b) Bob's increased popularity.
(c) Bob Marley's early demise.
(d) Rita leaving Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Bob feel about Delaware as soon as he arrived?

2. Who went to the airport to see Selassie?

3. What did Bob show no desire to do after Omeriah's death?

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

5. After Bunny was released from prison, who did Marley look to produce with in Kingston?

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