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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 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 Mysterians.
(b) The Velvet Underground.
(c) The Stooges.
(d) Question Mark.

2. In "Black _____ Arkansas: Keep the Faith", Bangs admits that he like the band's album when he first heard it.
(a) Oak.
(b) Molasses.
(c) Maple.
(d) Hickory.

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

4. The ______ seize the television stations and play all manner of different content, and one station in LA tries to play every movie ever made.
(a) Ladies.
(b) Rebels.
(c) Musicians.
(d) Jets.

5. Bangs suggests in "Kraftwerkfeature" that the natural progression of rock and roll is to turn over to ________.
(a) Drums.
(b) Acoustic.
(c) Machines.
(d) Animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs suggests that the song ______ forced listeners to go out and live life instead of just being passive.

2. Bangs concludes his review of Barry White by comparing White's songs to ______.

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

4. The song _______ is listed on the first half of the Stooges second album which Bangs describes as the better half of the album.

5. Bangs begins his interview with Lou Reed by having an argument with him even though he is Bangs' ______.

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