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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what song does Marcus quote to introduce the chapter "Robert Johnson -1938"?
(a) "Love in Vain."
(b) "Me and the Devil Blues."
(c) "Rip It Up."
(d) "All Shook Up."

3. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," whose music caught the spirit and sound of Harmonica Frank and made it popular?
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Sam Phillips.
(d) Little Richard.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What song does Marcus claim is Robert Johnson's most terrifying song?

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

4. Who wrote the song entitled "Layla"?

5. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," what do both Ahab and Huck have in common?

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