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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 treated Marley in Bavaria?
(a) Dr. Issels.
(b) Prophet Gad.
(c) Rita.
(d) No one.

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

3. At his funeral, why was Omeriah's body reversed?
(a) To prevent Omeriah from rising from the dead.
(b) To prevent more deaths in the family.
(c) To preserve his spirit for reincarnation.
(d) To confuse any evil spirits lurking around.

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

5. Who did Cedella marry in Chapter 9, "Natural Mystic"?
(a) Toddy Livingston.
(b) Edward Booker.
(c) Omeriah Malcolm.
(d) Captain Marley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the London Rastas put Marley in touch with while he was in England?

2. What did Bob dream about on September 10, 1964 that caused him to wake with severe chest pain?

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

4. In what year did the Wailers tour England the United States to promote "Catch a Fire"?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Wailers in England?

2. How was "Catch a Fire" released, and how was it received?

3. How did Bob tell Cedella about his marriage?

4. What did "Rude Boy" describe and why was it popular?

5. Describe the interaction between Bob and Cedella in Chapter 9, "Natural Mystic".

6. After Marley returned to Jamaica, how did the Wailers afford their recordings?

7. What caused Peter and Bunny to withdraw further from the Wailers in Chapter 15, "Redemption Song"?

8. How were Jamaican mystic beliefs on display during Omeriah's funeral?

9. What did Marley dream of on September 10, 1964, and what did this seem to be related to?

10. How did Rita lead Bob to convert to Rastafarianism?

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