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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. Where was Bob invited to visit in a letter he received in February?
(a) New York.
(b) Nine Miles.
(c) Delaware.
(d) Miami.

2. What city did the Wailers give a show in on Christmas morning in 1964?
(a) New York City.
(b) Nine Miles.
(c) Wilmington.
(d) Kingston.

3. Who gave Bob permission to marry Rita?
(a) His mother.
(b) His band.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her aunt.

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

5. What did Bob dream that he was given in Chapter 11, "Rat Race"?
(a) A house in Jamaica.
(b) A new silver BMW.
(c) A platinum album.
(d) A ring with a black jewel embossed with an insignia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Jamaicans fear which caused them to hide inside on July 7, 1977?

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

3. How were women seen in Rita's new religion?

4. Why were Marley's new songs a marvel?

5. What did Bob hope to do by leaving Jamaica in Chapter 10, "Stir It Up"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did The Wailers change in Chapter 14, "Who the Cap Fit"?

2. How was the house at 56 Hope Road significant?

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

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

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

6. How did Bob tell Cedella about his marriage?

7. What did Marley dream about while in Delaware?

8. What happened during the Wailers' tour in America to promote "Catch a Fire"?

9. How did Marley get in a bad situation which culminates with a shooting before the "Smile Jamaica" concert?

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

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