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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Robert Johnson - 1938.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whom does Marcus claim puts the pieces together to find meaning in the music?
(a) The audience.
(b) Artists.
(c) The critic.
(d) Rock 'n' rollers.

3. In "Harmonica Frank -1951," who is the "latest Ahab"?
(a) Huck Finn.
(b) Lyndon B. Johnson.
(c) Bob Dylan.
(d) Harmonica Frank.

4. What author does Marcus quote in the beginning of "Robert Johnson -1938" to illustrate the promise of American life?
(a) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(b) Norman Mailer.
(c) Robert Johnson.
(d) Herman Melville.

5. What was Johnson's instrument of choice?
(a) Saxophone.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Piano.
(d) Harmonica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about rock 'n' roll and democracy?

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

3. Which of the following performers will NOT be discussed in Mystery Train?

4. According to Marcus, what do popular artists do for people?

5. What is Sam Phillips' profession?

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