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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ivan Julian, the rhythm guitar player for the _______ is one of the few black musicians in the punk scene.

2. Bangs reviewed a recent performance of Iggy Pop at the Palladium and suggested that his physical performance hints at his ______.

3. Bangs suggests that "Metal Machine Music" has curative properties and may be useful in treating ______.

4. The second excerpt reiterates Bangs feelings that rock and roll's greatness does not come from the ______ of the bands.

5. In their interview about the new album, Lou Reed tells Bangs that he thinks it is the best work he has done but it should have been released with a _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bangs believe Richard Hell's style of punk rock is necessary in the world?

2. What does the woman begin to realize about the man as their relationship continues on?

3. What does the woman decide she wants to do when she runs into her ex-lover later on?

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

5. Why is Bangs surprised by the amount of racism that is present in punk rock and in punk rock music?

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

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

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

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

10. What are the opinions of the Lou Reed album, "How to Succeed in Torture Without Really Trying," including Bangs' opinion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bangs is a music critic, someone who is paid to talk about his opinions about music, which sometimes are stilted and unbalanced.

Part 1: Do you think a music critic should try to be more balanced in their writing?

Part 2: Do you agree with most of Bangs' ideas about music?

Part 3: How do you think a music critic is able to criticize music without letting their own tastes get in the way? Is this possible?

Essay Topic 2

Reed and Bangs are insulting each other when they are first talking to each other the interview they have in the book.

Part 1: Why do you think the two men decide to insult each other when they are talking?

Part 2: Do you think it's good form to insult another person you are interviewing?

Part 3: How do you think Bangs should have treated Reed in that particular interview?

Essay Topic 3

Bangs is quick to point out that much of the music of the time period is a reaction to the world around the musicians.

Part 1: Why do you think musicians chose to react to the world around them?

Part 2: How do you think music is influenced by society? And vice versa?

Part 3: Do you think that music should be impacted by society? Why or why not?

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