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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. From whom does Marcus quote in the beginning to introduce the myth of Staggerlee in "Sly Stone"?
(a) Bobby Seale.
(b) James Brown.
(c) Billy Lyon.
(d) Sly Stone.

2. What is the subject of Robert Johnson's song "Stones in My Passway"?
(a) A man seeking salvation.
(b) A man who wants power over other souls.
(c) The end of the world as we know it.
(d) A woman the speaker misses.

3. What is ironic about rock 'n' roll and democracy?
(a) Neither works in a specific way.
(b) They demand work and play.
(c) They are both individual and a community.
(d) Each asks people to be something better than they are.

4. According to the Prologue, why are Harmonica Frank and Robert Johnson included in Mystery Train?
(a) They taught the rock 'n' roll legends.
(b) They are rock 'n' roll legends.
(c) They were against rock 'n' roll.
(d) They preceded rock 'n' roll.

5. What does Marcus think the performers discussed in the Prologue have in common?
(a) They see themselves as symbolic Americans.
(b) Everyone toured together.
(c) They all were ex-patriots.
(d) Each based his songs on personal experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marcus point out as valuable in the Beach Boys music?

2. Staggerlee and Sly Stone are both powerful, but what is different about them?

3. What does Marcus name the storyteller from The Band's lyrics?

4. Why did people riot at Sly Stone concerts in the 70s?

5. Whom does Marcus claim puts the pieces together to find meaning in the music?

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