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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. Bangs discusses Lou Reed's new album called "Metal Machine Music", which is all ______ music.
(a) Jazz.
(b) Acoustic.
(c) Classical.
(d) Noise.

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

3. Bangs rejects the idea that punk is _____ because some bands used symbols like swastikas. He felt that it was mainly for shock value.
(a) Socialist.
(b) Communist.
(c) Racist.
(d) Facist.

4. Bangs concludes that Guralinick no longer wants to be a rock star because _______ often destroys musicians.
(a) The music business.
(b) Playing on the road.
(c) Alcohol addiction.
(d) Drug addiction.

5. Bangs concludes that Iggy Pop's performances are the most ______ things he has seen and also the most terrifying.
(a) Alive.
(b) Worthless.
(c) Shameful.
(d) Dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his essay "Fragments, 1976-1982", Bangs writes about the fact that he and his friends hate ______.

2. Bangs described ______ as a supernatural force in his ability to be a rebel without becoming an outcast.

3. The couple returns to the man's apartment and they have ______.

4. Bangs is disappointed in The Clash's behavior when their driver _____ gets into fight with a young fan.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Bangs to see Elvis as a tragic character in the music world?

2. What does Bangs say about the book "Lost Highway" and how it is marked?

3. Why does Hell believe that self-hatred is important, according to the way that Bangs writes about him?

4. What does Bangs say about Elvis' place in the music history at the end of his piece about him?

5. What is it about Hell's music that disturbs Bangs, according to the way he writes about the music?

6. What does Bangs note about any band which is now considered to be great in the eyes of the culture?

7. What is the opinion Bangs has of Reed when the interview is over versus when they first started?

8. What does Reed have to say about Iggy Pop when he is first being interviewed by Bangs in this section?

9. Why does Bangs consider Lou Reed to be a hero of his, according to his writings?

10. What does Bangs say about his times with Laughner when he decides to write about him?

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