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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Slaying the Father.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bangs argues that "Keep the Faith" could be used to make people immune from _____ torture and brainwashing.
(a) Socialist.
(b) Neo-nazi.
(c) Communist.
(d) Republican.

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

3. ______ is the singer of the Velvet Underground, the band that Bangs suggested was able to use a free style method.
(a) Lou Reed.
(b) Bob Dylan.
(c) Mick Jagger.
(d) Iggy Pop.

4. Bangs believes that the album "Metal Machine Music" is the ultimate evolution of using _______.
(a) Machines.
(b) Feedback.
(c) Acoustic instruments.
(d) High frequencies.

5. Bangs describes another band, _____, that was able to step into using a freestyle approach partly due to the fact that barely knew how to play their instruments.
(a) The Velvet Underground.
(b) Question Mark.
(c) The Mysterians.
(d) The Stooges.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______ claims that they are one of the first truly German bands since World War II.

2. When the confrontation escalates, Bangs is arrested by a tenant in the building and charged with _____.

3. According to Bangs, groups should have resisted the urge to become arty and developed the free style used by _____ musicians.

4. Bangs begins the essay "John Coltrane Lives" by describing a recent practice session with his band and discovering a _______ in the apartment, reminding him of Coltrane.

5. During the interview with J. Geils, the band invites Bangs to write ______ as they play an encore.

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