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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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."

2. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the only way to quiet Johnson's song "Stones in My Passway"?
(a) Walk away.
(b) Turn it down.
(c) Turn it off.
(d) Ear plugs.

3. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?
(a) As youth culture.
(b) As music in general.
(c) As a counterculture.
(d) As American culture.

4. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?
(a) Lyndon Johnson.
(b) Erich Segal.
(c) Harmonica Frank.
(d) Norman Mailer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is added in the middle of the chapter "Harmonica Frank -1951," set off with a note from the author?

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

3. What "spirit" does Harmonica Frank have that Marcus believes is truly American?

4. What type of art does Marcus think rock 'n' roll is?

5. In "Robert Johnson - 1938," why do some of Robert Johnson's contemporaries say that Johnson sold his soul to the devil?

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