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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. The band changes its next album name from Shout with the Devil to what?

2. Tommy grows up in what town?

3. At the end of the European tour, why does Nikki tell his dealer in Los Angeles to meet him at the airport?

4. With what is the group enthralled?

5. They adopt a road warrior style instead of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nikki do after he leaves his aunt and uncle's home?

2. Describe the beginning of Motley Crue's career.

3. Describe the relationship between Nikki and his aunt and uncle.

4. What happens to Nikki's drug use, especially by the end of the European tour?

5. Why does Mick Mars not live in the Motley Crue house?

6. Describe the popularity of Too Fast for Love? Why is the name of the next album changed?

7. Describe Tommy's relationship with Heather Locklear.

8. How might Nikki's family help him in his career?

9. How is Motley Crue finally formed?

10. What happens to Vince after is arrested for Razzle's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

By the end of the book, Motley Crue has finally matured.

Part 1) How is this seen in each band member? What has caused these changes and maturation?

Part 2) Were all of these experiences necessary for this maturation to occur? Why or why not?

Part 3) What message does this send to readers of this book? How do you know this?

Essay Topic 2

Drugs are an important part of the band's life.

Part 1) Describe their drug use. Why do they use drugs?

Part 2) How does this drug use affect and influence their music, performances, and popularity?

Part 3) Would one have been as successful, if they had not used drugs? Why or why not?

Part 4) Why are most of their attempts to be sober unsuccessful? What happens when they are all finally sober? Why does this happen?

Essay Topic 3

Part of the story is told from Doc McGhee's perspective.

Part 1) Who is Doc McGhee? What does he have to say? Why is part of the story told from his perspective?

Part 2) What does he reveal about the band and other's views of the band?

Part 3) How is Doc both beneficial and detrimental to Motley Crue's success and behavior? Why?

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