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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Harmonica Frank get his name?
(a) When he sang, he sounded like a harmonica.
(b) He was a blues singer.
(c) He played the harmonica out of one side of his mouth.
(d) His mouth looked like a harmonica.

2. What type of music did Harmonica Frank sing?
(a) Rap.
(b) Country.
(c) Blues.
(d) Rock 'n roll.

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

4. What type of music did Robert Johnson sing?
(a) Gospel.
(b) Rock 'n' roll.
(c) Blues.
(d) Country.

5. 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."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Marcus claim puts the pieces together to find meaning in the music?

3. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?

4. What is American culture built on according to Marcus?

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

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