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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Band - Pilgrims' Progress (Comprising sections Introduction through Crossing the Border).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?
(a) They preceded rock 'n' roll.
(b) They are rock 'n' roll legends.
(c) They were against rock 'n' roll.
(d) They taught the rock 'n' roll legends.

2. What type of art does Marcus think rock 'n' roll is?
(a) Classic.
(b) Republican.
(c) Democratic.
(d) Modern.

3. In "The Band," Marcus tells that Robbie Robertson believed the "music" came from where?
(a) God.
(b) Within.
(c) The land.
(d) Nowhere.

4. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the only way to quiet Johnson's song "Stones in My Passway"?
(a) Ear plugs.
(b) Walk away.
(c) Turn it down.
(d) Turn it off.

5. The song "We Can Talk About It Now" creates what kind of image?
(a) A broken heart.
(b) The country at its best.
(c) Homecoming.
(d) The country at its worst.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," whose music caught the spirit and sound of Harmonica Frank and made it popular?

2. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what gives music "mythical authority"?

3. In "Robert Johnson - 1938," why do some of Robert Johnson's contemporaries say that Johnson sold his soul to the devil?

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. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the American struggle?

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