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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Bob try to convince Cedella to move in Miami?
(a) Because he wanted to join her in Miami.
(b) Because he believed Delaware is too cold for her.
(c) Because he missed his mother.
(d) He did not try to convince Cedella to move to Miami.

2. Who was blamed when a fight broke out at the Wailer's show on Christmas morning of 1964?
(a) The Wailers.
(b) The police.
(c) The Doors.
(d) Coxsone Dodd.

3. When did Haile Selassie visit Jamaica?
(a) After Bob Marley returned from Delaware.
(b) Before Bob Marley went to Delaware
(c) Never.
(d) While Bob Marley was still living in Delaware.

4. When rumors spread that Bob Marley was dead, how did he prove that he was back on top?
(a) By releasing a new single.
(b) By hosting a large party.
(c) By giving a free concert.
(d) He ignored the rumors.

5. How was "Catch a Fire" received?
(a) It was never released.
(b) It was a huge success.
(c) It was a gigantic failure.
(d) It was released after Bob's death.

6. When Marley ran out of money to produce his own records, who helped him out?
(a) Rita.
(b) Coxsone.
(c) Cedella.
(d) Bunny.

7. What did Bob dream that he was given in Chapter 11, "Rat Race"?
(a) A new silver BMW.
(b) A house in Jamaica.
(c) A platinum album.
(d) A ring with a black jewel embossed with an insignia.

8. Who wanted to sign the Wailers to his record label in Chapter 13, "Crisis"?
(a) Peter Sims.
(b) Coxsone Dodd.
(c) Chris Blackwell.
(d) Leslie Kong.

9. What caused Rita to wonder if Selassie was the True God?
(a) A poster.
(b) The stigmata.
(c) His sermon.
(d) His eyes.

10. What group did Marley join that Prophet Gad was also a part of?
(a) Muslim Mayhem.
(b) Selassie's Servants.
(c) Rasta-Pasta.
(d) The Twelve Tribes of Israel.

11. What news did Bob break to his mother in stages?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His parenthood.
(c) His decision to quit music.
(d) His career in music.

12. Who did Marley sign a contract with in Chapter 12, "Coming In From the Cold"?
(a) Island Records.
(b) JAD and Cayman Music.
(c) Jamaican Records.
(d) Jamaica Recording and Publishing Studio, Ltd.

13. During Omeriah's funeral, why were the mirrors turned in the house?
(a) To prevent Omeriah from rising from the dead.
(b) To preserve his spirit for reincarnation.
(c) To prevent more deaths in the family.
(d) To confuse any evil spirits lurking around.

14. In what year did the Wailers tour England the United States to promote "Catch a Fire"?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1973.

15. Why did Bunny and Peter record singles with Dodd individually?
(a) They wanted to leave the Wailers.
(b) They were looking for more money.
(c) They wanted to become more popular than Marley.
(d) They did not record singles with Dodd individually.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gave Bob permission to marry Rita?

2. Who wanted Marley's ring from Wossen after Marley's death?

3. Who still frequented Island House, despite developing his own work?

4. What did Jamaicans fear which caused them to hide inside on July 7, 1977?

5. What kind of car did Bob Marley drive in Chapter 15, "Redemption Song"?

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