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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Randy Newman - Every Man is Free.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Prologue states that Marcus wants to discuss rock 'n' roll in what context?
(a) As music in general.
(b) As American culture.
(c) As a counterculture.
(d) As youth culture.

2. Who claims that "every great artist must create for a great audience"?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) Bob Christgau.
(c) Randy Newman.
(d) Greil Marcus.

3. What does Sly shout back at the band in "Africa Talks to You 'the Asphalt Jungle'"?
(a) "I'm a dying."
(b) "Stop."
(c) "Timber."
(d) "Help."

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"?
(a) John Lennon.
(b) Van Morrison.
(c) Randy Newman.
(d) Rod Stewart.

5. According to Marcus in "The Band," what message did The Band originally try to get across?
(a) America has possibilities no one has seen yet.
(b) America is a disappointment.
(c) You cannot win when everything is against you.
(d) Beauty can come from terror.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of art does Marcus think rock 'n' roll is?

2. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what gives music "mythical authority"?

3. According to Marcus in "Robert Johnson -1938," what is the American struggle?

4. What magazine had an article "measuring Richard Manuel for a straight-jacket" (62)?

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

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