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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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. What single did Sly release that was the "most optimistic of all"?
(a) "Everybody is a Star."
(b) "Riot."
(c) "Dance to the Music."
(d) "Stand!"

4. What church did Elvis attend as a boy?
(a) Christ the King.
(b) He did not go to church.
(c) Seven Day Adventist.
(d) Assembly of God.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the original name of the style that Elvis sang?

2. Who wrote "obviously, it is easier to kill than to create" (95)?

3. Who wrote "Little Wing"?

4. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

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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