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

2. Who claims that "every great artist must create for a great audience"?
(a) Greil Marcus.
(b) Randy Newman.
(c) The Beatles.
(d) Bob Christgau.

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

4. According to the myth, who did Staggerlee shoot?
(a) A stranger.
(b) Billy the Lion.
(c) Himself.
(d) Leroy Brown.

5. What is Sly Stone's given name?
(a) Stanley Stewart.
(b) Sylvester Stone.
(c) Sylvester Stewart.
(d) Sly Stone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What political group does Marcus compare to Sly Stone's music in "Sly Stone"?

2. In "The Band," what is Marcus' "sentimental favorite" American motto?

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

4. In what voice does Newman sing his songs?

5. What betrayal does the song "Tears of Rage" convey?

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