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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Harmonica Frank - 1951.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What book is being discussed on the television show sketch used in the Prologue?
(a) Rich Man, Poor Man.
(b) Love Story.
(c) Of Mice and Men.
(d) The Notebook.

3. What is Sam Phillips' profession?
(a) Singer.
(b) Record producer.
(c) Musician.
(d) Songwriter.

4. Why does Marcus believe it is important to study the stories of some performers even if the book does not encompass everything?
(a) The truth needs to be told.
(b) It is a glimpse of the future.
(c) It is fun.
(d) The story matters.

5. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?
(a) Speak for them.
(b) Create a community.
(c) Isolate them from people who dislike their music.
(d) Take away fear and pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus think the performers discussed in the Prologue have in common?

2. Who wrote Why Are We in Vietnam?

3. What type of music did Robert Johnson sing?

4. According to Marcus in "Harmonica Frank -1951," whose music caught the spirit and sound of Harmonica Frank and made it popular?

5. Who said "I played rock and roll before I ever heard of Elvis Presley. I saw him in Memphis before he ever made a record"?

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