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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slaying the Children, Burying the Dead, Signs of Life Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The band known as the Troggs derived their name from the word ______ which means "cavemen".
(a) Trogosphere.
(b) Troggers.
(c) Troglodyte.
(d) Trogopithecus.

2. Bangs writes the latter half of his interview with Slade in an imitation of a _______ cockney accent.
(a) French.
(b) American.
(c) Spanish.
(d) British.

3. In his writing, Bangs fantasizes about murdering ______ because he is so self-absorbed.
(a) Bob Dylan.
(b) Reg Presley.
(c) James Taylor.
(d) Elvis Presley.

4. During the interview with J. Geils, the band invites Bangs to write ______ as they play an encore.
(a) On stage.
(b) In the front row.
(c) Backstage.
(d) On a guitar.

5. Bangs reviewed the group Sham 69, a British punk band whose fans were known to be ______.
(a) Violent.
(b) Racists.
(c) Hippies.
(d) Liberals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs admires the Troggs for making innocent _____ songs as well as incredibly sexual music.

2. In his write up of the song _____, Bangs fantasizes about the lead singer, Reg Presley, living out the lyrics.

3. Bangs shows his distaste for Bowie's concert by comparing it to a ______ show with black people for props.

4. In the essay "Screwing the System With Dick Clark", Bangs describes his meeting with Dick Clark, host of _______.

5. Bangs purchases a record by _______ and he says it is so bad that "it gets stars for lousiness".

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