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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bangs suggests that "Metal Machine Music" could also be used as a deterrent for _______.

2. Bangs is disappointed in The Clash's behavior when their driver _____ gets into fight with a young fan.

3. Bangs describes the experience of the couple as being ______.

4. The woman comes to realize at some point that she feels more like a ______ than a lover in their relationship.

5. Bangs suggests that Reed's latest album was inspired by _______, which Bangs jokes could solve all the worlds problems.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bangs believe hints to Pop's isolation in the music world when he is reviewing a show?

2. Why does Bangs consider Lou Reed to be a hero of his, according to his writings?

3. Why is it difficult for Bangs to see Elvis as a tragic character in the music world?

4. What does Bangs say about Elvis' place in the music history at the end of his piece about him?

5. What does Bangs conclude about the performances of Pop when he sees the show at the beginning of this chapter?

6. Why does Bangs want to have sex with death all around him, according to one of his essays?

7. What does narcissism allow a person to do, according to the opinion of Richard Hell in Bangs' writing?

8. What does Bangs tell readers to read when they decide they want to read something?

9. What does Bangs believe about the music of Bob Seger when he reviews his album?

10. What does Bangs do in order to go see the Tangerine Dream laser show at Avery Fisher Hall in New York?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bangs seems to think that music and rock and roll should not be revered for being technically great.

Part 1: Does music have to be done well in order to be enjoyable?

Part 2: How do you think music is hindered by the structure of notes and time keeping?

Part 3: Why do you think Bangs believes music should be free to experiment?

Essay Topic 2

Bangs writes about the Clash as they were one of the first bands who really wanted to make a difference in the world.

Part 1: Do you think that the Clash actually wanted to make a difference in the world?

Part 2: How do you think Bangs really feels about the music of the Clash?

Part 3: What are your opinions of the Clash based on what you've read in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Bangs describes feeling more powerful as a result of the most masculine album that Reed makes in "Metal Machine Music."

Part 1: Why do you think powerful and masculine are two words that are associated with each other?

Part 2: Do you think that women singers can be powerful? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think a song can be made more powerful for the audience?

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