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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became king of Ethiopia, granting Garvey renown and fame for predicting it in America and Jamaica?
(a) Bob Marley.
(b) Haile Selassie.
(c) Asfa Wossen.
(d) Peter Tosh.

2. What did Ras Tafari change his name to?
(a) Robert Marley.
(b) Asfa Wossen.
(c) Nesta Roberts.
(d) Haile Selassie I.

3. How was a girl in Bob's culture seen if she was not pregnant by the time she was out of her teens?
(a) This is not considered.
(b) As a barren and worthless woman.
(c) As prude and snobbish.
(d) As intelligent and resourceful.

4. What was the name of the studio that Coxsone built?
(a) Jamaican Beats Recording and Publishing Studio, Co.
(b) Island House Recording and Publishing Studio, Inc.
(c) Rude Boy Entertainment, LLC.
(d) Jamaica Recording and Publishing Studio, Ltd.

5. Why did the father of Cedella's child marry her?
(a) He refuses to marry her.
(b) To save Bob from being a bastard child.
(c) Because the law demands it.
(d) Because he loves her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Malcolm family realize after they did not hear from Bob for several weeks?

2. When the Wailers lost a contest, what happened to their popularity when Bob decided to beat up the winners?

3. Who hung out on her porch every day in order to try to get the Wailers' attention?

4. Who did Bob push his music on?

5. What occurred at midnight on August 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bob and Bunny react when radios become popular in their neighborhood?

2. When did Ras Tafari change his name, and what did he change it to?

3. How did Rita Anderson become involved with Bob Marley?

4. What happened when Bob arrived in Kingston?

5. What happened on February 6, 1945?

6. Describe Ras Tafari's childhood.

7. What happened when Rita spent the night with Bob?

8. What circumstances led to Cedella moving away from Jamaica, and where did she move to?

9. What disturbed Bob and Rita's sleep at her place, and what was the result of this event?

10. Who were the members of the Wailers, and who offered them a contract?

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