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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elvis - Presliad (Comprising sections Elvis Moves Out through Finale).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Marcus in "Elvis," why does Elvis NOT owe blacks anything?
(a) They gave the style away freely.
(b) They did not copyright the style.
(c) He made the music his own.
(d) The music was a throwaway.

2. What is Sly Stone's given name?
(a) Sly Stone.
(b) Sylvester Stewart.
(c) Stanley Stewart.
(d) Sylvester Stone.

3. What type of art does Marcus think rock 'n' roll is?
(a) Modern.
(b) Democratic.
(c) Republican.
(d) Classic.

4. Who said "when I was a boy . . . I was the hero in comic books and movies. I grew up believing in a dream"?
(a) Greil Marcus.
(b) Elvis Presley.
(c) Hank Williams.
(d) Johnny Cash.

5. What does Leslie Fielder call the Beatles in "Randy Newman"?
(a) Democrats.
(b) Ancestors.
(c) Imaginary Americans.
(d) Pop stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Band," what does Marcus point to as the reason that The Band had the influences of many different bands and yet had an original sound?

2. Marcus tells that Melville once wrote that a man is only free if he says what?

3. Who wrote "obviously, it is easier to kill than to create" (95)?

4. Who said "if I couldn't perform I'd give up . . . It's not a question of the money side of it. . . not having that ninety minutes up there anymore. Phew. I don't like to think about it"?

5. The Riot album reveals what image that Sly had for himself?

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