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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the critics Marcus references in "The Band," who was Robbie Robertson's "foil"?
(a) The Band.
(b) Robert Manuel.
(c) The audience.
(d) The manager.

2. Why was Newman's choice of voice "dangerous"?
(a) It alienated people.
(b) Audiences are too literal.
(c) Audiences are too critical.
(d) It was confusing.

3. What does Sly shout back at the band in "Africa Talks to You 'the Asphalt Jungle'"?
(a) "Stop."
(b) "I'm a dying."
(c) "Timber."
(d) "Help."

4. What was Johnson's instrument of choice?
(a) Saxophone.
(b) Harmonica.
(c) Piano.
(d) Guitar.

5. The song "We Can Talk About It Now" creates what kind of image?
(a) The country at its worst.
(b) A broken heart.
(c) The country at its best.
(d) Homecoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Epilogue, who does the following headline most likely reference? "Report Huge Stones Block All Roads."

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

3. What does Marcus say each performer he will discuss in the book attempts to do?

4. How many people came to see Elvis open a shopping center after he produced only one record?

5. What does Leslie Fielder call the Beatles in "Randy Newman"?

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