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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marcus think the performers discussed in the Prologue have in common?
(a) They all were ex-patriots.
(b) They see themselves as symbolic Americans.
(c) Everyone toured together.
(d) Each based his songs on personal experience.

2. What "spirit" does Harmonica Frank have that Marcus believes is truly American?
(a) Crazy and chaotic.
(b) Cruel and truthful.
(c) Tender and free.
(d) Unrepentant and free.

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

4. What is Sam Phillips' profession?
(a) Songwriter.
(b) Record producer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Singer.

5. What is added in the middle of the chapter "Harmonica Frank -1951," set off with a note from the author?
(a) An appendix.
(b) A digression.
(c) An autobiography.
(d) A footnote.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "If I could find a white man who had the Negro sound and the Negro feel . . . I could make a billion dollars"?

2. What is ironic about rock 'n' roll and democracy?

3. What does Marcus say each performer he will discuss in the book attempts to do?

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

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

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