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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrived in Jamaica shortly after the Wailers released their single, "Rude Boy"?
(a) Haile Selassie.
(b) Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King.
(c) Cedella Marley.
(d) Asfa Wossen.

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

3. Who did Marley sign a contract with in Chapter 12, "Coming In From the Cold"?
(a) Island Records.
(b) Jamaica Recording and Publishing Studio, Ltd.
(c) JAD and Cayman Music.
(d) Jamaican Records.

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

5. What did "Rude Boy" describe?
(a) The discontent found on the Jamaican streets.
(b) A rebellious teenage boy.
(c) Intercourse with many women.
(d) Religious repression.

6. In what year did the Wailers tour England the United States to promote "Catch a Fire"?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1981.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1956.

7. How were women seen in Rita's new religion?
(a) As prophets.
(b) As child bearers.
(c) As useless.
(d) As a hindrance.

8. What was placed outside the house for three days after Omeriah's death?
(a) His wife.
(b) His body.
(c) His bed.
(d) His clothes.

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

10. What did the house at 56 Hope Road become known as?
(a) Marley Manor.
(b) Spliff House.
(c) Island House.
(d) Jamaican House.

11. What news did Bob break to his mother in stages?
(a) His parenthood.
(b) His decision to quit music.
(c) His marriage.
(d) His career in music.

12. What concert was Bob asked to do that would be sponsored by the Jamaican Ministry of Culture?
(a) Smile Jamaica.
(b) Island Friends.
(c) Rasta-Jammin'.
(d) One Love Peace.

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

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

15. What did Jamaicans fear which caused them to hide inside on July 7, 1977?
(a) Bob Marley.
(b) The month of July.
(c) The number 7.
(d) The heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Rita wondered if Selassie is the True God, what did he do?

2. Who eventually took over the house at 56 Hope Road?

3. Who wanted Marley's ring from Wossen after Marley's death?

4. What did the band do when they were not rehearing or recording?

5. Where were the Wailers sent to stimulate some interest in the label and music in Chapter 13, "Crisis"?

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