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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Harmonica Frank - 1951.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?
(a) Create a community.
(b) Take away fear and pain.
(c) Speak for them.
(d) Isolate them from people who dislike their music.

2. What is ironic about rock 'n' roll and democracy?
(a) They demand work and play.
(b) Neither works in a specific way.
(c) Each asks people to be something better than they are.
(d) They are both individual and a community.

3. What is American culture built on according to Marcus?
(a) Myths.
(b) Deception.
(c) History.
(d) Careers.

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

5. What does Marcus say each performer he will discuss in the book attempts to do?
(a) Entertain.
(b) Create oneself.
(c) Redefine love.
(d) Make music for money.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?

2. What type of music did Harmonica Frank sing?

3. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," who is the "latest Ahab"?

4. Who interrupts the fight over the book in the Prologue?

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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