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

2. Who wrote "obviously, it is easier to kill than to create" (95)?
(a) Josef von Sternberg.
(b) Greil Marcus.
(c) Nietszche.
(d) Sly Stone.

3. In "Elvis," Marcus compares Elvis to what character envisioned by Ralph Waldo Emerson?
(a) The elusive King of Soul.
(b) The ubiquitous King.
(c) The King of Rock 'n' Roll.
(d) The transcendental Sun King.

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

5. What song of Elvis Presley's is mentioned as having the "young hold on freedom" and a "touch of fear" reminiscent to Robert Johnson's?
(a) "Blue Suede Shoes."
(b) "Peace in the Valley."
(c) "God's Song."
(d) "Hound Dog."

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marcus, who is the focus in the song "Sail Away"?

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

3. To which historical figure does Marcus compare Elvis?

4. Who, according to Marcus, gave Staggerlee the cruelest epitaph?

5. 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"?

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