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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sly Stone - The Myth of Staggerlee (Comprising sections Sly Versus Superfly through A Quiet Rebellion).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," Marcus claims that Phillips was looking for music to do what?
(a) Start a revolution.
(b) Anger people.
(c) Affirm traditional roles.
(d) Confuse things.

2. What was the original name of the Band in the early sixties?
(a) The Hawks.
(b) Robbie and the Rockers.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) The Bush Beaters.

3. What betrayal does the song "Tears of Rage" convey?
(a) Americans betrayed by the promise for success.
(b) America betrayed by those who refuse it.
(c) A husband betrayed by his wife.
(d) A man betrayed by his best friend.

4. How did Marcus feel when Elvis was drafted?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

5. What is the name of The Band's second album?
(a) The Weight.
(b) America.
(c) The Band.
(d) Big Pink.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did the Band play from 1965 to 1966, helping him and themselves to improve and gain popularity?

2. Who wrote "There's a mickie in the tastin' of disaster" (90)?

3. "Me and the Devil Blues" uses imagery that provokes what emotion?

4. Who wrote "Papa Was a Rolling Stone?'

5. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?

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