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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many songs did Johnson record before he died?
(a) 29.
(b) 30.
(c) 5.
(d) 98.

2. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the American struggle?
(a) To get rich quick.
(b) To free oneself from constraints and learn the value of those limits.
(c) To be an artist and not lose oneself.
(d) To be the best and not hurt others.

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

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

5. Who interrupts the fight over the book in the Prologue?
(a) John Simon.
(b) Rita Moreno.
(c) Erich Segal.
(d) Little Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus say failure mean to Americans in "Robert Johnson -1938"?

2. Who wrote: "You run without moving from a terror in which you cannot believe"?

3. Why does Marcus believe it is important to study the stories of some performers even if the book does not encompass everything?

4. What is Sam Phillips' profession?

5. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?

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