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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Bangs suggests that the music of ______ was a natural reaction to the chaos of the late 1960s.
(a) The Animals.
(b) The Yardbirds.
(c) The Stooges.
(d) The Black Crows.

3. Bangs asserts that "the Guess Who is God" in his essay "The Guess Who: Live at the _____".
(a) Paragon.
(b) Paramount.
(c) Madison Square Garden.
(d) Filmore.

4. In his write up of the song _____, Bangs fantasizes about the lead singer, Reg Presley, living out the lyrics.
(a) Wild Thing.
(b) I Just Sing.
(c) Fugs.
(d) 66-5-4-3-2-1.

5. Clark believes that the current generation are very ______ despite their claims towards originality.
(a) Non-conformist.
(b) Conformist.
(c) Communist.
(d) Antagonist.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Bangs argues that "Keep the Faith" could be used to make people immune from _____ torture and brainwashing.

4. Bangs praises _______ for creating music with the Velvet Underground that was physically and mentally stimulating.

5. 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.

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