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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sang "Fool about mah money/don't try to save"?
(a) Harmonica Frank.
(b) Little Richard.
(c) Sam Phillips.
(d) Elvis Presley.

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

3. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what song does Marcus say "set the stage for rock 'n' roll"?
(a) "Mixed-Up Confusion."
(b) "Howling Tomcat."
(c) "Rockin' Chair Daddy."
(d) "Up on Cripple Creek."

4. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what does Marcus tell was his first Elvis record?
(a) "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care."
(b) "Rockin' Chair Daddy."
(c) "Rip It Up."
(d) "Hound Dog."

5. Whom does Marcus claim puts the pieces together to find meaning in the music?
(a) The critic.
(b) Artists.
(c) Rock 'n' rollers.
(d) The audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sam Phillips' profession?

2. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?

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

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

5. What is the name of the television show that Greil Marcus uses as an example in the Prologue?

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