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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Randy Newman - Every Man is Free.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marcus in "Sly Stone," what is pop culture by definition?
(a) Determined.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Angry.

2. Who wrote "Papa Was a Rolling Stone?'
(a) The Temptations.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Jimmy Hendrix.
(d) Sly Stone.

3. According to Marcus in "Randy Newman," whose song was Randy Newman answering in his version of "Suzanne"?
(a) Robert Johnson.
(b) The Beatles.
(c) The Beach Boys.
(d) Leonard Cohen.

4. Who wrote "Little Wing"?
(a) Jimmy Hendrix.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Sly Stone.
(d) Neil Young.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said "I learned the words to Little Richard's songs the best I could and what I couldn't figure out didn't matter"?

2. Who wrote "There's a mickie in the tastin' of disaster" (90)?

3. What book is being discussed on the television show sketch used in the Prologue?

4. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," whose music caught the spirit and sound of Harmonica Frank and made it popular?

5. What is the subject of Robert Johnson's song "Stones in My Passway"?

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