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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Blowing It Up, Part Two.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his writing, Bangs fantasizes about murdering ______ because he is so self-absorbed.
(a) Elvis Presley.
(b) James Taylor.
(c) Reg Presley.
(d) Bob Dylan.

2. Bangs describes another band, _____, that was able to step into using a freestyle approach partly due to the fact that barely knew how to play their instruments.
(a) The Velvet Underground.
(b) The Stooges.
(c) Question Mark.
(d) The Mysterians.

3. Bangs argues that _____ 's antics helped to break down the wall between the musician and the listener.
(a) Eric Clapton.
(b) Alice Cooper.
(c) Iggy Pop.
(d) Jimmy Page.

4. In his write up of the song _____, Bangs fantasizes about the lead singer, Reg Presley, living out the lyrics.
(a) 66-5-4-3-2-1.
(b) I Just Sing.
(c) Fugs.
(d) Wild Thing.

5. Bangs also claims that the Troggs got their name from a group of ______ youth who were living in caves at the time of the band's formation.
(a) British.
(b) Irish.
(c) American.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs suggests that once groups reach stardom they begin to treat their fans with ______.

2. The narrator agonizes over buying Count Five's record _____ because it is mediocre but he eventually comes to love it.

3. Bangs describes the fact that Iggy Pop transitioned from an imitation of______ on the last album to a more refined and unique form.

4. Bangs concludes the essay by suggesting that ______ are making jokes to their listeners that play off all of their darkest fears and fantasies.

5. The song _______ is listed on the first half of the Stooges second album which Bangs describes as the better half of the album.

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