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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Fanfare through The Rockabilly Moment).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the television show that Greil Marcus uses as an example in the Prologue?
(a) The Dick Clark Show.
(b) The Dick Cavett Show.
(c) The Late Show.
(d) Donny Carson's Show.

2. According to Marcus in "Randy Newman," what is the number one democratic desire?
(a) Revenge and redemption.
(b) Wealth and fame.
(c) Home.
(d) Family and love.

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

4. What is the mood in the Riot album?
(a) Joy.
(b) Oppression.
(c) Hope.
(d) Anger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What album does Marcus say belongs to Richard Manuel in "The Band?

2. What song does Marcus claim to be "the most menacing piece of rock 'n' roll ever made"?

3. Who does Marcus quote to introduce the chapter "Randy Newman"?

4. Who said "if I couldn't perform I'd give up . . . It's not a question of the money side of it. . . not having that ninety minutes up there anymore. Phew. I don't like to think about it"?

5. What is the last number on The Band album?

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