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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. Who wrote "Whispering Pines"?
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) Robert Levon.
(c) Richard Manuel.
(d) Robbie Robertson.

2. In "The Band," what is Marcus' "sentimental favorite" American motto?
(a) "We must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately."
(b) "Give me liberty or give me death."
(c) "Don't tread on me."
(d) "Peace."

3. What is the last number on The Band album?
(a) "Whispering Pines."
(b) "King Harvest."
(c) "Crossing the Great Divide."
(d) "Dixie."

4. According to Marcus in "The Band," what is the storyteller in the second album?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Jokester.
(c) Murderer.
(d) Settler.

5. What political group does Marcus compare to Sly Stone's music in "Sly Stone"?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Black Panthers.
(c) Republicans.
(d) Fundamentalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marcus, what was country music doing in the early 50s?

2. Marcus believes that "There's a Riot Goin' On" is an example of what?

3. How did Robert Johnson die?

4. What song of Elvis Presley's is mentioned as having the "young hold on freedom" and a "touch of fear" reminiscent to Robert Johnson's?

5. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

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