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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Robert Johnson - 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Marcus compare Phillips to in the beginning of "Harmonica Frank - 1951"?
(a) Harmonica Frank.
(b) Huck Finn.
(c) Starbuck.
(d) Elvis Presley.

2. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Robert Johnson.
(c) Herman Melville.
(d) Norman Mailer.

3. According to Marcus, what was country music doing in the early 50s?
(a) Making people think.
(b) Boring them.
(c) Making people feel better.
(d) Changing their lives.

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

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

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

3. Which of the following performers will NOT be discussed in Mystery Train?

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

5. What book is being discussed on the television show sketch used in the Prologue?

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