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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. Bangs enjoys Hell's music, but he is profoundly disturbed by the sense of ______ that he detects in his music and personality.

2. Bangs feels that Richard Hell's style of _____ rock is important because he still feels things in a world where most don't.

3. As the couple continues to discover things about each other they realize that they both hate the same things and both love _____.

4. Many people were obsessed with Phillips and Bangs believes he could bring out what was inside a person like a _______.

5. Bangs suggests that "Metal Machine Music" could also be used as a deterrent for _______.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Bangs do in order to go see the Tangerine Dream laser show at Avery Fisher Hall in New York?

3. Why does Bangs believe that Elvis was able to be a rebel without being an outcast?

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

5. What does Bangs believe hints to Pop's isolation in the music world when he is reviewing a show?

6. What does Bangs conclude about the performances of Pop when he sees the show at the beginning of this chapter?

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

8. Why does Bangs think it is pointless to get bogged down in who created a musical style?

9. What does Bangs argue about the music that Lou Reed makes when it is good?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bangs believes that a free style of music is much more effective than a more arty style, like Led Zeppelin.

Part 1: How would you characterize the music of Led Zeppelin?

Part 2: Do you think that free music is better than music which is more structured?

Part 3: Why do you think Bangs is more forgiving to free music?

Essay Topic 2

In his writing, Bangs seems to have explanations for band names, which seem to be a little preposterous.

Part 1: Do you think you can believe everything that Bangs is saying?

Part 2: How do you think Bangs comes up with the answers that he shares with his readers?

Part 3: Why do you think Bangs feels the need to explain the band names and meanings?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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