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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the second section of the essay, Bangs suggests that some bands turned from simplistic rock into arty bands, including all of the following except ______.
(a) Question Mark.
(b) The Mysterians.
(c) Led Zeppelin.
(d) The Yardbirds.

2. Bangs claims that Count Five released a total of ______ albums and goes on to explain the merits of each.
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

3. The opening acts for David Bowie's concert included such names as Ava Cherrt and _______.
(a) Stevie Wonder.
(b) Herbie Hancock.
(c) Art Tatum.
(d) Luther Vandross.

4. Bangs states that "Station to Station" is ______ 's finest album yet because even if the lyrics are pretentious, the guitar is amazing.
(a) Barry White.
(b) Luther Vandross.
(c) Blitzkrieg.
(d) David Bowie.

5. _______ claims that they are one of the first truly German bands since World War II.
(a) Kraftwerk.
(b) Stonewerk.
(c) Blitzkrieg.
(d) Luftwaffe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Yardbirds were a British Band that launched the musical careers of all of the following guitarists except ______.

3. Bangs suggests that the genre of rock and roll is naturally ______ and thus musical illiteracy is consistent with rock and roll.

4. Bangs argues that _____ 's antics helped to break down the wall between the musician and the listener.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bang argue is the recipe for making rock and roll good again, according to his essay?

2. What does Bangs have to say about the albums that Chicago puts out during this lifetime?

3. Why does Bangs speak so highly of the Van Morrison album, "Astral Weeks," in his essay?

4. What does Bangs believe the song "Wild Thing" causes the listeners to do, or to at least consider doing in their lives?

5. What does Jon Landau do in response to the way that Lester Bangs writes about music, according to the essay?

6. What does Bangs explain to be the meaning of the band name, The Troggs, when he starts this section?

7. What does Bangs claim is the inspiration for the band name, The Troggs, though some aren't sure this is the case?

8. From whom does Kraftwerk say that they take their inspiration, according to their conversation with Bangs?

9. Who are some of the famous guitarists whose careers were launched by the Yardbirds rock band?

10. While Bangs doesn't disagree with the assessment of the Stooges, what does he believe the value of their music is?

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