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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Band - Pilgrims' Progress (Comprising sections The Righteous Land through The Weight).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What album does Marcus say belongs to Richard Manuel in "The Band?
(a) The Weight.
(b) Moondog Matinee.
(c) Share Your Love.
(d) Dixie.

2. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?
(a) They were against rock 'n' roll.
(b) They are rock 'n' roll legends.
(c) They taught the rock 'n' roll legends.
(d) They preceded rock 'n' roll.

3. What was the original name of the Band in the early sixties?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) The Bush Beaters.
(c) Robbie and the Rockers.
(d) The Hawks.

4. Who wrote the song entitled "Layla"?
(a) Robert Johnson.
(b) Sly Stone.
(c) Mick Jagger.
(d) Eric Clapton.

5. Who did Marcus speak with while in Woodstock to interview Robbie Robertson?
(a) Sly Stone.
(b) Robert Manuel.
(c) Dominique Robertson.
(d) Bob Dylan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

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

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

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

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

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