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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the essay "Let Us Now Praise Famous Death Dwarves", Bangs lists ways that ______ is unique, including the fact that he is willing to interview with Bangs again.
(a) Iggy Pop.
(b) Luther Vandross.
(c) David Bowie.
(d) Lou Reed.

2. Bangs purchases a record by _______ and he says it is so bad that "it gets stars for lousiness".
(a) The Starz.
(b) The Heroz.
(c) The Godz.
(d) The Legendz.

3. Bangs then reviews James Taylor's album called "_____ Man Dog" and surprisingly defends the album.
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

4. Bangs argues that _____ 's antics helped to break down the wall between the musician and the listener.
(a) Alice Cooper.
(b) Iggy Pop.
(c) Jimmy Page.
(d) Eric Clapton.

5. Bangs concludes the article suggesting that everyone likes Lou Reed's ______ music.
(a) Terrible.
(b) Inspired.
(c) Hypnotic.
(d) Wonderful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs concludes the article by suggesting that "Metal Machine Music" is the most ______ album Reed has made.

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

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

4. Bangs suggests that the music of ______ was a natural reaction to the chaos of the late 1960s.

5. When Bangs takes the instrument home with him and attempts to play it, a dispute with ______ erupts.

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