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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. What type of music did Harmonica Frank sing?
(a) Country.
(b) Rap.
(c) Rock 'n roll.
(d) Blues.

2. What song by Randy Newman was a satire on bigotry?
(a) "Davy the Fat Boy."
(b) "God's Song."
(c) "Suzanne."
(d) "Short People."

3. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," Marcus claims that Phillips was looking for music to do what?
(a) Affirm traditional roles.
(b) Confuse things.
(c) Start a revolution.
(d) Anger people.

4. According to Marcus, what problem does the storyteller of Stage Fright face?
(a) No one helps him when he reaches out.
(b) He cannot find home.
(c) He has lost his love.
(d) He resents his success.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What controversial topics are addressed in Randy Newman's song "Sail Away"?

2. From whom does Marcus quote in the beginning to introduce the myth of Staggerlee in "Sly Stone"?

3. What literary term does Marcus identify with the line "When he died, all he left us was alone"?

4. What was the original name of the Band in the early sixties?

5. What Randy Newman song does Marcus claim suggests that the we are being laughed at and life is a joke?

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