View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Band - Pilgrims' Progress (Comprising sections Introduction through Crossing the Border).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," who is the "latest Ahab"?
(a) Huck Finn.
(b) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(c) Harmonica Frank.
(d) Bob Dylan.

2. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?
(a) Speak for them.
(b) Isolate them from people who dislike their music.
(c) Take away fear and pain.
(d) Create a community.

3. With whom did the Band play from 1965 to 1966, helping him and themselves to improve and gain popularity?
(a) Bo Diddley.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Elvis Presley.
(d) Ronnie Hawkins.

4. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what song does Marcus say "set the stage for rock 'n' roll"?
(a) "Howling Tomcat."
(b) "Mixed-Up Confusion."
(c) "Up on Cripple Creek."
(d) "Rockin' Chair Daddy."

5. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," what does Marcus tell was his first Elvis record?
(a) "Hound Dog."
(b) "(You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care."
(c) "Rockin' Chair Daddy."
(d) "Rip It Up."

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Robert Johnson die?

2. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?

3. In "The Band," to what does Marcus compare the song "We Can Talk About It Now"?

4. According to Marcus, what was country music doing in the early 50s?

5. From what feeling does Robert Johnson pull his images?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 231 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample