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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1

The Blues, Rock-and-Roll, and Racism ...................................................1

CHAPTER 2

Elvis and Rockabilly ................................................................................5

CHAPTER 3

The Teen Market: From Bandstand to Girl Groups .................................9

CHAPTER 4

Surfboards and Hot Rods: California, Here We Come ..........................13

CHAPTER 5

The New Frontier ...................................................................................17

CHAPTER 6

Motown: The Sound of Integration........................................................21

CHAPTER 7

The British Invasion of North America: The Beatles ............................25

CHAPTER 8

The British Blues Invasion and Garage Rock ........................................29

CHAPTER 9

Acid Rock ..............................................................................................33

CHAPTER 10 Fire from the Streets...............................................................................37 CHAPTER 11 Guitar Heroes and Heavy Metal Gods ...................................................41 CHAPTER 12 Escaping into the Seventies ...................................................................45 CHAPTER 13 The Era of Excess ..................................................................................49 CHAPTER 14 Punk Rock ..............................................................................................53 CHAPTER 15 I Want My MTV ....................................................................................57 CHAPTER 16 The Promise of Rock-and-Roll ..............................................................61 CHAPTER 17 Back to the Future: The Rave Revolution..............................................65 CHAPTER 18 The Generation X Blues.........................................................................69 CHAPTER 19 Post-Grunge Party ..................................................................................73 CHAPTER 20 The Hip-Hop Nation ..............................................................................77 CHAPTER 21 Metal Gumbo: Rockin’ in the Twenty-First Century ............................81 CHAPTER 22 Life in Wartime ......................................................................................85 CHAPTER 23 The Age of the Internet ..........................................................................89

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Chapter 1 The Blues, Rock-and-Roll, and Racism SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Why did many of the electric blues musicians congregate around Chicago?

2. What social trends make the emergence of rock and roll possible during the mid-1950s?

3. Name four independent companies that helped promote rock and roll.

4. What technologies initially helped promulgate rock music?

5. Distinguish several similarities and differences between the country blues and rock and roll.

6. What did some of the owners of small independent record labels have in common with the artists on their rosters?

7. How did early rock and roll help racially integrate America?

8. What motivated the backlash against early rock and roll?

9. What impact did African music have on the blues and then rock and roll?

10. Name three of the major Chicago blues artists of the 1950s.

11. How did Alan Freed help promote rock and roll?

12. Name some of the prominent crooners of the 1950s who disliked rock and roll and give some reasons why they disliked it.

13. What lesson was learned with the story of Arthur Big Boy Crudup?

14. What did Pat Boone symbolize?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who travelled from Mississippi to Chicago?

A. Muddy Waters B. Chuck Berry C. Little Richard D. Leonard Chess Answer: A (page 6) 2. Who played in the Mississippi country blues style?

A. Chuck Berry B. Little Walter C. Son House D. Bo Diddley Answer: C (page 6)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 3. When did Muddy Waters move to Chicago?

A. 1933 B. 1943 C. 1953 D. 1963 Answer: B (page 6) 4. What was an independent record company during the 1960s?

A. Chess Records B. RCA Records C. Capitol Records D. Epic Records Answer: A (page 8 +) 5. To what city did masses of African Americans migrate from the South?

A. Chicago B. New York City C. New Orleans D. Boston Answer: A (page 3+) 6. Why did African Americans migrate from the South to the North?

A. For a better life B. To play music C. To escape a food shortage D. To get cooler weather Answer: A (page 3+) 7. How was R & B was popularized?

A. Sympathetic disc jockeys on the radio B. Television shows C. LP records D. Major record companies Answer: A (page 19) 8. What blues artist started his career as the host of a radio show?

A. B.B. King B. Elmore James C. John Lee Hooker .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition D. Muddy Waters Answer: A (pages 11-12) 9. What elements of African music ended up in the blues?

A. Emphasis on rhythm B. Emphasis on melody C. Focus on the saxophone D. Emphasis on the piano Answer: A (page 2) 10. Why did the white backlash against early rock and rollers such as Chuck Berry occur?

A. Fear of intermarriage between blacks and whites B. Fear of unemployment C. Fear of a housing shortage D. Fear of psychological damage to teens Answer: A (page 22) 11. What was the real name of Howlin’ Wolf?

A. Chester Burnett B. Robert Johnson C. Walter Jacobs D. McKinley Morganfield Answer: A (page 8) 12. Who played in the Chicago blues style?

A. Muddy Waters B. Big Bill Broonzy C. Robert Johnson D. Lester Melrose Answer: A (page 6) 13. What Canadian disc jockey promoted R&B? A. Red Robinson B. Alan Freed C. Ed Beach D. B.B.King Answer: A (page 19)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 14. A cover record refers to the same song with a different?

A. melody B. album cover C. artist D. publisher Answer: C (page 24) 15. Why did Muddy Waters switch from an acoustic to an electric guitar?

A. To be heard over the noise of the city B. To get a better tone C. To play chords more easily D. To record his music more easily Answer: A (page 7)

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Chapter 2 Elvis and Rockabilly SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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Name three rockabilly artists on Sun Records.

Name four rockabilly artists not on Sun Records.

Describe the social backgrounds of most rockabilly stars.

What types of music did Elvis listen to and merge for the rockabilly sound? Why did he choose these genres of music?

5. Analyze the concept of the juvenile delinquent and how it contributed to the growth of rock and roll.

6. How and why did Sam Phillips create a new sound with Elvis Presley?

7. How did the concept of race relate to the popularity of Elvis and the rockabillies?

8. What role did Tom Parker have with the creation of Elvis as an icon?

9. Compare and contrast Elvis and Bill Haley. Why did Elvis become so much more popular than Haley?

10. Why was the concept of the rebel so important to rock and roll? Does it still have the same importance?

11. Analyze the importance of a national market to the popularity of Elvis Presley.

12. What role did radio play in the emergence of Elvis and rock and roll?

13. What type of people reacted negatively to Elvis, and why did they do so?

14. How and why did the music of Elvis Presley change over a ten-year period?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. How did Elvis discover black R & B music as a youth?

A. From his father B. On late-night radio C. At juke joints D. At dances Answer: B (page 30) 2. What types of economic backgrounds did the rockabillies experience as youths?

A. Lower class B. Middle class C. Upper class D. Upper-middle class Answer: A (page 29) 3. Who was a major rockabilly artist?

A. Jerry Lee Lewis .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition B. Chuck Berry C. Arthur Crudup D. Little Richard Answer: A (page 29) 4. Who managed Elvis Presley?

A. Colonel Tom Parker B. Hank Saperstein C. Roy Orbison D. Leonard Melrose Answer: A (page 44) 5. Why did Elvis first become so popular nationally?

A. Television appearances B. His stage appearance C. Promotion of Sun Records D. Film appearances Answer: A (page 45) 6. Who represented a juvenile delinquent to adults in the 1950s?

A. Sam Phillips B. James Dean C. Bill Haley D. Paul Newman in Hud Answer: B (page 48) 7. What rockabilly star came from Lubbock, Texas?

A. Buddy Holly B. Roy Orbison C. Elvis Presley D. Jerry Lee Lewis Answer: A (page 40) 8. What record label signed rockabilly Wanda Jackson in 1956?

A. Sun Records B. Decca Records C. Capitol Records D. Cadence Records

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: C (page 41) 9. What television show first featured Elvis?

A. Stage Show by Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey B. The Ed Sullivan Show C. The Milton Berle Show D. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Answer: A (page 45) 10. What rockabilly act became known for the song “Blue Suede Shoes”?

A. The Everly Brothers B. Carl Perkins C. Johnny Cash D. Gene Vincent Answer: B (page 36) 11. Who was a member of the Sun Records Million Dollar Quartet?

A. Elvis B. Gene Vincent C. Buddy Holly D. Sam Phillips Answer: A (page 32) 12. What is considered the first rock and roll song ever recorded by a woman?

A. “Blue Suede Shoes” B. “Let’s Have a Party” C. “Hound Dog” D. “You Can’t Have My Love” Answer: B (page 42) 13. Which rockabilly artist was born in Arkansas, U.S. but later moved to Ontario, Canada?

A. Elvis Presley B. Carl Perkins C. Ronnie Hawkins D. Wanda Jackson Answer: C (page 43) 14. With what rockabilly artist did the Band first play?

A. Johnny Cash .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition B. Bob Dylan C. Elvis Presley D. Ronnie Hawkins Answer: D (page 44) 15. Besides the United States, what was the only other country Elvis Presley toured?

A. England B. Canada C. France D. Japan Answer: B (page 34)

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Chapter 3 The Teen Market: From Bandstand to Girl Groups SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Describe several reasons for the expansion of rock and roll during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

2. Why did the early rock and rollers disappear from the scene during this period?

3. Explain the importance of television in the promotion of teen idols.

4. Name four teen idols promoted by Dick Clark.

5. Explain the youth culture that Dick Clark tried to create, and compare it with the rockabilly image.

6. Name three dances that became famous on American Bandstand.

7. Evaluate the impact of the Payola investigations and suggest three reasons for it.

8. Analyze the impact of the girl groups on gender in rock and roll.

9. Explain doo-wop music and the reasons for its development.

10. What impact did the Brill building writers have on the concept of race and gender in rock and roll?

11. Compare and contrast Dick Clark with Don Kirshner and identify their respective influences on rock and roll.

12. What was the “dream” promoted by the girl group image?

13. Describe Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” and explain how the sound fit well with the music of the time.

14. Name four prominent girl groups.

15. Why was the concept of songwriting partnerships in the Brill Building important to the girl group sound and how did it show a change in gender within rock and roll?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Why did Elvis Presley disappear from the public eye after 1958?

A. He died in a plane crash B. He quit the music business C. He wanted privacy D. He was drafted Answer: D (page 55) 2. Why did teen idols appear during the later 1950s and early 1960s?

A. They appealed to older adults B. Teens had money to spend C. They had a wilder act than the rockabillies D. Major record companies promoted them .

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Answer: B (page 56) 3. Who was promoted by Dick Clark?

A. Elvis Presley B. Little Richard C. Fabian D. Hank Ballard Answer: C (page 59) 4. What television show did Dick Clark create?

A. American Bandstand B. Jukebox Jury C. Ready, Steady, Go! D. Ed Sullivan Show Answer: A (page 57) 5. What dance craze started on Dick Clark’s show?

A. The Twist B. The Run Around C. The Foot Stomp D. The Hand Jive Answer: A (page 61) 6. Payola refers to A. Disc Jockeys playing music on the radio for money B. Large record company profits C. Disc jockeys making large salaries D. The takeover of rock and roll by large record companies Answer: A (page 62) 7. Doo Wop groups A. Merged R & B and classical music B. Started on street corners C. Began in the American South D. Usually played guitars Answer: B (page 65) 8. Who was Don Kirshner?

A. He started Aldon Music .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition B. He managed many girl groups C. He managed Frankie Avalon D. He partnered with Phil Spector on Red Bird records Answer: A (page 64) 9. Who was a girl group during the early 1960s?

A. Ronettes B. Ravens C. Teenagers D. Olympics Answer: A (page 67) 10. Who first sang “The Twist”?

A. Chubby Checker B. Hank Ballard C. Fabian D. Chuck Berry Answer: B (page 61) 11. What song launched Paul Anka’s career?

A. “Diana” B. “My Way” C. “Lonely Boy” D. “Puppy Love” Answer: A (page 60) 12. Who wrote the lyrics to the Frank Sinatra standard “My Way”?

A. Fabian B. Carole King C. Dick Clark D. Paul Anka Answer: D (page 60) 13. Which of the following was not a doo-wop group from Toronto?

A. The Four Lads B. The Diamonds C. The Penguins D. The Crew-Cuts

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: C (page 66) 14. Which of the following best describes the dancers featured on American Bandstand?

A. Clean-cut B. Raunchy C. Eccentric D. Flamboyant Answer: A (page 58) 15. Doo-wop originated on the streets of which North American city?

A. Toronto B. Vancouver C. Chicago D. New York City Answer: D (page 65)

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Chapter 4 Surfboards and Hot Rods: California, Here We Come SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Why did the Beach Boys become so popular during the early 1960s?

2. Why did Southern California become such a desired destination during the early 1960s?

3. Compare and contrast the image of women in the girl group culture and the Beach Boy surf music culture.

4. Name three surf groups besides the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean.

5. What iconic places or products emerged from Southern California to define the surf culture of the early 1960s?

6. Identify several unique aspects of the surf culture.

7. What characterized the sound of surf music?

8. What impact did the Beach Boys’ father have on their success?

9. Identify several aspects of the car culture in Southern California during the mid-1960s.

10. Compare and contrast the concept of youth rebellion with the rockabillies and the Beach Boys and explain any differences.

11. Compare and contrast the concept of leisure between the Chicago blues and the surf rock.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What state epitomized success and growth during the early 1960s?

A. California B. Washington C. New York D. Texas Answer: A (page 70+) 2. When did Disneyland first open?

A. 1955 B. 1957 C. 1963 D. 1966 Answer: A (page 71) 3. Who started surf music?

A. Beach Boys B. Dick Dale .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition C. Jan and Dean D. Surfriders Answer: B (page 73) 4. Where did many surfers listen to early surf music?

A. Rendezvous Ballroom B. The Orpheum C. The Apollo Ballroom D. CBGBs Answer: A (page 74) 5. What movie helped start the surf culture in Southern California?

A. Hud B. Jailhouse Rock C. Frankie and Johnny Get Surfboards D. Gidget Answer: D (page 72) 6. Who wrote the music to the song “Surfin’ USA”?

A. Beach Boys B. Chuck Berry C. Jan and Dean D. Bo Diddley Answer: B (page 76) 7. What did the Beach Boys promote in their songs?

A. Rebellion B. Surfing C. Pets D. Social protest Answer: B (page 74) 8. What was a favourite car of the hot rod culture?

A. Chevy Impala B. Volvo C. G.T.O. D. Lamborghini Answer: C (page 77) .

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9. Who sang about hot rods and the car culture in their songs?

A. Jan and Dean B. The Crystals C. The Chantays D. The Ventures Answer: A (page 78) 10. Why did the car culture develop among teens on the West Coast during the early 1960s?

A. Teens had money to buy expensive cars B. The price of cars decreased C. Cars became more fuel efficient D. Many new highways were built in California Answer: D (page 77) 11. Who was tagged “Poet of the Strip”?

A. A music publisher named Hite Morgan B. A Los Angeles disc jockey named Roger Christian C. A teenager named Richard Monsour D. An executive secretary of the U.S. Surfing Association named Bill Cooper Answer: B (page 78) 12. Which of the following artists/groups did not play surf music?

A. The Chiffons B. Jan and Dean C. Dick Dale and the Del-Tones D. The Beach Boys Answer: A 13. Which of the following is not a song by the Beach Boys?

A. “I Get Around” B. “California Girls” C. “Fun, Fun, Fun” D. “Ride the Wild Surf” Answer: D (page 77) 14. What was another aspect of California that was glorified by surfer groups?

A. Waterskiing B. The automobile .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition C. Cocaine D. Fishing Answer: B (page 77)

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Chapter 5 The New Frontier SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explain the connection between the Civil Rights movement and Dylan folk in 1964.

2. What role did gender play in the folk rock movement of the early 1960s?

3. How has music been used for American political protest in the 20th century?

4. Name two political folk artists before Bob Dylan.

5. Besides civil rights, what did the folk rockers protest against?

6. Name three major folk rock artists in addition to Bob Dylan and Joan Baez.

7. Compare and contrast the artists of the early 1960s folk revival (e.g. the Kingston Trio) with Bob Dylan.

8. Name three different tactics that people in the American South used to protest against racial discrimination.

9. What was the Quiet Revolution?

10. Give two examples of the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the civil rights movement from 1961 to 1963.

11. Describe the childhood backgrounds of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez and connect their backgrounds with their civil right activism.

12. Compare the appearances of Elvis and Bob Dylan on the Ed Sullivan Show.

13. Compare the importance and roles of Col. Tom Parker and Albert Grossman.

14. Characterize the differences between Dylan’s music before and after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

15. What historic event happened at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who provides an early example of social protest through music?

A. Joe Hill B. Limelighters C. New Christy Minstrels D. The Kingston Trio Answer: A (page 81) 2. Who was a member of the Weavers?

A. Pete Seeger B. Joan Baez C. Arlo Guthrie D. Bob Dylan

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: A (page 81) 3. Which province was home to the Quiet Revolution?

A. Quebec B. Ontario C. Manitoba D. Alberta Answer: A (page 94) 4. What was a common tactic among civil rights activists during the early 1960s?

A. The sit-in B. Violent confrontation C. Bombing of government buildings D. Kidnapping of government officials Answer: A (page 85) 5. Who championed the civil rights movement?

A. President John F. Kennedy B. Kingston Trio C. George Wallace D. Dave Guard Answer: A (page 87) 6. Who is an example of a chansonnier from Quebec?

A. Pete Seeger B. Buffy Sainte-Marie C. Gilles Vigneault D. Bob Dylan Answer: C (page 94) 7. Who was Bob Dylan?

A. A Jewish youth from Hibbing, Minnesota B. A former cowhand from Oklahoma C. A wayward youth who hoboed around the U.S. D. An avid fan of Little Richard Answer: A (page 89) 8. Who first popularized the folk social protest movement during the early 1960s?

A. Bob Dylan .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition B. James Forman C. Martin Luther King, Jr. D. Joe Hill Answer: A (page 89+) 9. What Bob Dylan song tells the tale of a murdered 14-year old African American?

A. “The Ballad of Emmett Till” B. “Masters of War” C. “John Birch Society Blues” D. “A Pawn in their Game” Answer: A (page 90) 10. Who was Joan Baez?

A. Part of a girl group in the early 1960s B. Daughter of an astronomer C. Bob Dylan’s step sister D. A civil rights activist Answer: D (page 91+) 11. Who was a singer-songwriter in the early 1960s folk movement?

A. Phil Ochs B. Berry Gordy, Jr. C. Nick Reynolds D. Bob Shane Answer: A (page 92) 12. Who wrote the song “Universal Soldier”?

A. Donovan B. Buffy Sainte-Marie C. Joan Baez D. Roger McGuinn Answer: B (page 99) 13. Where did Dylan first perform with an electric guitar?

A. Newport Folk Festival 1965 B. Newport Folk Festival 1964 C. Woodstock Festival D. At Gerde’s Folk club in New York City

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: A (page 96) 14. Who was a sixties folk rock act?

A. Byrds B. Insect Trust C. Loading Zone D. The Folkniks Answer: A (page 98) 15. Who was Albert Grossman?

A. Owned the Apollo folk club B. Managed Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot C. Managed Joan Baez and Pete Seeger D. Played guitar for the Byrds Answer: B

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Chapter 6 Motown: The Sound of Integration SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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How did Berry Gordy, Jr. get involved in the music business?

Why did Berry Gordy, Jr. decide to start Motown records?

Name three major pieces of civil rights legislation passed in 1964 and 1965.

Explore the different types of approaches to civil rights and the approach that Motown espoused.

5. Analyze the connection between Berry Gordy, Jr. and Martin Luther King, Jr. 6. Evaluate the connection between African American music such as the blues and gospel and the sound of Motown.

7. What image did the Supremes project, and what impact did the image have on their success?

8. Name two people who helped groom the Motown artists for success.

9. Explore the songwriting strategy of Motown.

10. Name three major Motown songwriters.

11. What marketing tactics did Berry Gordy, Jr. use to promote the Supremes?

12. Name two major male acts on Motown.

13. What does the nature of the success of the Supremes tell us about gender in popular culture?

14. Compare the importance of image making of the Beatles and of the Supremes to their success.

15. Analyze Berry Gordy, Jr.’s attempt to create a family environment at Motown.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who started Motown Records?

A. Jackie Wilson B. Berry Gordy, Jr. C. Smokey Robinson D. Diana Ross Answer: B (page 101) 2. In what city was Motown established?

A. New York City B. Boston C. Detroit D. Chicago Answer: C (page 101) 3. What U.S. President successfully proposed the most wide-ranging civil rights legislation in the 20th century? .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition A. John Kennedy B. Lyndon Johnson C. Dwight Eisenhower D. Jimmy Carter Answer: B (page 104) 4. What type of civil rights protest did Motown endorse?

A. Integration of blacks and whites B. Violent riots C. Migration back to Africa D. No interest in the civil rights movement Answer: A (page 104) 5. What is the name of the choreographer Berry Gordy hired to teach his performers to move more gracefully?

A. Diana Ross B. Maxine Powell C. Cholly Atkins D. Don Kirshner Answer: C (page 105) 6. Who groomed the Motown acts to be broadly popular among all races?

A. Diana Ross B. Marvin Gaye C. Lamont Dozier D. Maxine Powell Answer: D (page 105) 7. Where did the Supremes perform?

A. Copacabana in New York B. Super Bowl halftime C. The Paramount Theater D. Apollo Theater Answer: A (page 109) 8. Who were the Funk Brothers?

A. James Brown’s band B. The Motown house band C. The Stax house band .

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition D. An R & B duo Answer: B (page 108) 9. What was the sound of Motown?

A. Snappy and upbeat B. Bluesy C. Jazzy D. Country based Answer: A (page 108) 10. Who was a major Motown act?

A. O’Jays B. Shirelles C. Four Tops D. Ravens Answer: C (page 110) 11. Motown released a record by what person?

A. Martin Luther King, Jr. B. Cholly Atkins C. Malcolm X D. Maxine Powell Answer: A (page 104) 12. What team crafted many of Motown’s hits?

A. Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland B. Carole King and Gerry Goffin C. Neil Sedaka D. Paul McCartney and John Lennon Answer: A (page 108) 13. R. Dean Taylor wrote songs for which Motown group?

A. The Supremes B. The Four Tops C. The Temptations D. All of the above Answer: D (page 108)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 14. Who was the first white Motown artist to reach the top of the U.S. charts?

A. Michael Jackson B. R. Dean Taylor C. Kiki Dee D. Dusty Springfield Answer: B (page 108) 15. Berry Gordy, Jr. tried to create what environment at Motown?

A. A business environment B. A highly competitive, cut-throat environment C. A family atmosphere D. A groovy feeling Answer: C (page 109)

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Chapter 7 The British Invasion of North America: The Beatles SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. When did the Beatles become popular in Britain?

2. Why did the Beatles become so popular in North America?

3. Identify a unique aspect of the Beatles’ music.

4. How did television help propel the Beatles to stardom?

5. To what economic class did the Beatles belong, and how did it affect their music?

6. Explain the major attributes of the mod and rocker subcultures in terms of fashion, music, dress, etc.

7. How did managers in this period advance their acts to superstardom?

8. How did the Beatles change their image to become popular?

9. What was skiffle music?

10. Who was Brian Epstein, and what significance did he have?

11. Compare the merchandising of the Beatles and Elvis.

12. Name the Beatles’ closest British rival and their home base.

13. Name two Mersey Beat acts besides the Beatles.

14. What did the Monkees symbolize in rock and roll?

15. What importance did Don Kirshner have on the history of rock and roll?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who were the Beatles?

A. Four poor youths from Liverpool B. Four poor youths from London C. Four middle-class youths from London D. Four middle-class youths from Manchester Answer: A (page 118) 2. Who was a member of the Beatles?

A. John Lennon B. Peter Noone C. Davy Jones D. Dave Clark Answer: A (page 118) 3. When did the Beatles first become popular in North America?

A. 1963 .

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A. The baby boom gave them a large teen audience B. They were the first rock act to become a major television feature C. They sang social protest lyrics D. Don Kirshner promoted them to superstardom Answer: A (page 126) 5. Who were the Mods?

A. Fashion-conscious British youths B. Bands such as the Beatles C. A school of modern painters D. A type of fashion designer Answer: A (page 116) 6. What was skiffle?

A. A combination of Dixieland jazz and country blues B. An outgrowth of Chicago blues C. Free jazz music D. A style of country music Answer: A (page 117) 7. What rockabilly act did the early Beatles admire?

A. Howlin’ Wolf B. Buddy Holly C. Muddy Waters D. Lightnin’ Hopkins Answer: B (page 119) 8. Who was Brian Epstein?

A. Promoted the Monkees B. Acted as the manager of the Beatles C. Played briefly with the Beatles D. Produced many Beatles records

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: B (page 119+) 9. When did the Beatles first become popular in England?

A. 1964 B. 1963 C. 1961 D. 1966 Answer: B (page 121) 10. Who was part of the Liverpool Mersey Beat scene?

A. Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas B. The Dave Clark 5 C. The Monkees D. Herman’s Hermits Answer: A (page 127) 11. Who were the Monkees?

A. The stars of a television show B. A British Mersey Beat group C. Premier instrumentalists of the time period D. A group who sold more records than the Beatles Answer: A (page 130) 12. What was the first song by a Canadian band to reach number one on the Billboard charts in the U.S.?

A. “These Eyes” B. “American Woman” C. “Eight Days a Week” D. “Shakin’ All Over” Answer: B (page 129) 13. Who originally recorded the song “Shakin’ All Over”?

A. The Monkees B. The Beatles C. Johnny Kidd and the Pirates D. The Guess Who Answer: C (page 128) 14. When did the Beatles first release a single in Canada? .

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A. The Beatles B. The Silver Beatles C. Johnny and the Moondogs D. The Quarrymen Answer: D (page 118)

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Chapter 8 The British Blues Invasion and Garage Rock SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Why did it take British youth to popularize American blues in the U.S.?

2. Describe the images of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.

3. Why did the lower-class Beatles have a clean-cut image and the middle-class Rolling Stones have a rebellious image?

4. How did the Rolling Stones get their image?

5. How did the ages of the youth contribute to their success?

6. Why did it take so long for the Stones to become famous in the U.S., unlike the Beatles?

7. Why did the Rolling Stones begin to write their own songs?

8. Name three major musical influences of the Rolling Stones.

9. How did Andrew Loog Oldham help the Beatles and the Rolling Stones?

10. What band became the favourite of the Mods and why?

11. How did The Who show their mod influences?

12. Name three British blues bands in addition to the Rolling Stones?

13. What three major rock guitarists got their start in the Yardbirds?

14. Who did most garage bands emulate?

15. Explore the regional nature of the garage band phenomenon.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who did the Rolling Stones idolize?

A. Muddy Waters B. Carl Perkins C. Johnny Cash D. Fabian Answer: A (page 133) 2. Who was a member of the Rolling Stones?

A. Mick Jagger B. George Harrison C. Van Morrison D. John Lennon Answer: A (page 133) 3. What songs did the Rolling Stones remake?

A. “Sweet Sixteen” by Chuck Berry B. “Come On” by Chuck Berry C. “Hound Dog” popularized by Elvis .

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A. Manager of the Rolling Stones B. Played with the Rolling Stones in the early days C. Played with the Animals D. Manager of The Who Answer: A (page 134) 5. When did the Rolling Stones become popular in America?

A. Before the Beatles B. After their first U.S. tour C. After their second U.S. tour D. In 1968 Answer: C (page 136) 6. Who was The Who? A. A Mod band B. Working class kids from Boston C. Beatles followers D. Rockabilly influenced band Answer: A (page 138) 7. Who played guitar in the Yardbirds?

A. Eric Clapton B. Jimi Hendrix C. Van Morrison D. Ray Davies Answer: A (page 141) 8. What band in the U.S. Northwest epitomized garage rock?

A. Sonics B. Animals C. Chocolate Watchband D. Shadows of the Knight Answer: A (page 144)

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A. Rolling Stones B. Beatles C. The Who D. Dave Clark 5 Answer: A (page 143+) 10. Which of the following was not a garage rock band from Canada?

A. The Ugly Ducklings B. The Haunted C. The Mojo Men D. The Paupers Answer: C (page 145) 11. What is an acclaimed song by the Haunted?

A. “1-2-5” B. “Nothin’” C. “A Someday Fool” D. “99th Floor” Answer: A (page 145) 12. Which of the following bands reworked “The House of the Rising Sun” into a number one hit?

A. The Haunted B. Manfred Mann C. The Sonics D. The Animals Answer: D (page 142) 13. Who was not a guitarist for the Yardbirds?

A. Jeff Beck B. Pete Townshend C. Eric Clapton D. Jimmy Page Answer: B (page 141) 14. What band was once billed as the High Numbers?

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A. “Look What You’ve Done” B. “Paint It Black” C. “Under My Thumb” D. “Stupid Girl” Answer: A (page 134)

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Chapter 9 Acid Rock SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Focus on the contribution of the Beats to the hippie counterculture. What Beats especially influenced the hippies?

2. Name two major New York rock groups that embraced the counterculture in 1966.

3. How did the artist Andy Warhol contribute to the emergence of the hippie counterculture?

4. Name a member of the Velvet Underground.

5. What was the significance of the Kool-Aid acid test?

6. Why did the hippies prefer LSD as a drug of choice?

7. Discuss the major aspects of the hippie counterculture.

8. Explore the use of the image of Aboriginals in hippie culture.

9. Analyze the counterculture notion of community and explain some ways it was manifested.

10. Why did hippies favour Eastern religions?

11. Through what media did the counterculture spread?

12. Describe the acid rock sound and the influences to the sound.

13. How did technology help spread the sound of acid rock?

14. Name four major acid rock bands.

15. Explore the connection between the counterculture and class, using the backgrounds of the acid rock musicians as examples.

16. Describe the reasons for the decline of the hippie culture in North America.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who was a notable beatnik?

A. Jack Kerouac B. Jerry Garcia C. James Taylor D. Jim Morrison Answer: A (page 147) 2. What did the beats protest against?

A. Traditional American values B. War C. Poverty D. A class society Answer: A (page 148) 3. What beats became prominent among the hippies in San Francisco?

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A. Doors B. Papa Bear’s Medicine Show C. Fugs D. Quicksilver Messenger Service Answer: C (page 149) 5. Where did the hippies originate?

A. San Francisco B. Vancouver C. Los Angeles D. Toronto Answer: A (page 148) 6. What best describes hippies?

A. Middle-class youths B. Against lower-class values C. Lower-class youths D. Interested in the status quo Answer: A (page 152) 7. Who was Timothy Leary?

A. Yale professor B. LSD guru C. Former member of a major psychedelic band D. Manager of the Grateful Dead Answer: B (page 154) 8. What were elements of the hippie counterculture?

A. Equality of genders B. An interest in Native American ways C. An interest in the Western traditions D. Interested in crime scenarios

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A. Alcohol B. Speed C. LSD D. Cocaine Answer: C (page 153) 10. What type of revolution did the hippies want?

A. Cultural B. Racial C. Violent D. Political Answer: A (page 152) 11. What type of music did psychedelic music incorporate?

A. Opera B. Classical C. Folk D. String Quartet Answer: C (page 158) 12. Who was a psychedelic band from San Francisco?

A. Jefferson Airplane B. PinkFloyd C. Luke and the Apostles D. L’Infonie Answer: A (page 151) 13. What was a psychedelic band from Toronto?

A. Jefferson Airplane B. Pink Floyd C. Luke and the Apostles D. L’Infonie Answer: C (page 165) 14. Who was a member of the Jefferson Airplane?

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A. Pink Floyd B. Animals C. The Them D. The Who Answer: A (page 166) 16. Why did hippiedom decline?

A. Hard drugs B. FBI crackdown C. Outside agitators D. San Francisco authorities banned the hippies Answer: A (page 167)

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Chapter 10 Fire from the Streets SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Describe the reasons for the race riots in 1967 and 1968.

2. Compare and contrast the strategies for civil rights of Malcolm X and martin Luther King, Jr. 3. Analyze the manifestations of black pride and identify the reasons that they developed in the mid to late 1960s.

4. Name two major black firebrands in addition to Malcolm X. 5. Why was the black arts movement so important?

6. Explore the development and changes in the Black Panthers during the 1960s.

7. Define “soul” as used during the 1960s and explain your rationale for the definition.

8. Identify the musical influences of soul music.

9. Why did soul music become so popular in mainstream North America during the late 1960s?

10. Explain the differences between soul music and funk.

11. Name two important record labels that promoted soul music during the 1960s.

12. Name four major soul artists.

13. Compare and contrast the music of the Rolling Stones and Ray Charles.

14. How was the interest in black pride reflected in fashion?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. When did major racial riots occur in the U.S.?

A. 1963 B. 1968 C. 1969 D. 1971 Answer: B (page 172) 2. Why did the race riots happen?

A. Inner city poverty B. Rampant use of drugs C. Government crackdown D. Government legislation Answer: A (page 171) 3. How did Shirley Matthews begin her music career?

A. As an actress B. As a radio personality C. In a high school band D. In a church choir .

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Answer: D (page 177) 4. Which of the following is the first single released by Shirley Matthews?

A. “I Thank You” B. “Respect” C. “Big Town Boy” D. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” Answer: C (page 177) 5. What types of music defined James Brown?

A. Soul & psychedelic rock B. Soul & funk C. Rap & funk D. Soul & rap Answer: B (pages 174&179) 6. Who was a black militant?

A. Stokely Carmichael B. Sam Prater C. Martin Luther King, Jr. D. James Brown Answer: A (page 172) 7. Who was a prominent soul performer?

A. Claude Brown B. Ray Charles C. Little Richard D. Muddy Waters Answer: A (page 174) 8. Where did soul singers start their musical careers?

A. In the African-American church B. At the Apollo Theater C. In the Midwest D. On television Answer: A (page 176)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 9. Who was Soul Brother Number One? A. Wilson Pickett B. James Brown C. Otis Redding D. Ray Charles Answer: B (page 174) 10. What record company recorded many soul artists?

A. Atlantic B. Sony C. Chess D. Imperial Answer: A (page 178) 11. What was funk music?

A. Played by the Funk Brothers B. Started by Otis Redding C. Emphasized the first beat of a four-beat measure D. Became popular with Aretha Franklin Answer: C (page 180) 12. Why did soul music cross over to white America?

A. The race riots drew attention to black pride B. Soul music was slick and well produced C. Motown promoted soul music D. The Beatles recorded a soul album Answer: A (page 180) 13. Who scored a hit with the song “Respect”?

A. Sam and Dave B. James Brown C. Solomon Burke D. Aretha Franklin Answer: D (page 182) 14. Which of the following was not an Aretha Franklin song?

A. “Chain of Fools” B. “Think” C. “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud” .

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A. Soul Sister Number One B. Lady Soul C. The Godmother of Soul D. The Queen of Soul Answer: B (page 177)

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Chapter 11 Guitar Heroes and Heavy Metal Gods SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explain the significance of the National Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1968.

2. Who were the Yippies and what did they symbolize?

3. Identify some of the reasons for the anti-war movement during the late 1960s.

4. Identify some of the characteristics of the electric blues.

5. Name two of the major acts that played the pre-heavy metal, electric blues.

6. Explore the technological advances that allowed Jimi Hendrix to create his signature sound.

7. How did the music of Jimi Hendrix exemplify the militant mood of the late 1960s?

8. What characterized the sound of Black Sabbath?

9. Name three major heavy metal bands.

10. What type of musical styles most influences heavy metal bands?

11. Explain the significance of the Woodstock and Altamont rock festivals.

12. Analyze the importance of the murders at Kent State University in May 1970.

13. Explain the reasons for the decline of the counterculture by the end of the 1960s.

14. Describe the connection between the anti-war and the black pride movements.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What caused unrest on campus?

A. The compulsory draft B. Rising college tuition C. New requirements for college admission D. Poor college administrators Answer: A (page 184) 2. What characterized the music of Jimi Hendrix?

A. Country picking B. Use of Marshall amps C. Based on rockabilly D. Folk patterns Answer: B (page 187) 3. What guitar effects made the heavy blues and heavy metal possible?

A. Wah-wah pedal B. Mellotron C. Sampler D. Synthesizer

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: A (page 187) 4. Who played lead guitar for Cream?

A. Jeff Beck B. Eric Clapton C. Jimmy Page D. Jimi Hendrix Answer: B (page 189) 5. Who gave heavy metal its name?

A. Led Zeppelin B. Jimi Hendrix C. Steppenwolf D. Black Sabbath Answer: C (page 192) 6. Who used tritones to get an ominous heavy metal sound?

A. Led Zeppelin B. Black Sabbath C. Jim Hendrix D. MC5 Answer: B (page 194) 7. What contributed to the rise of heavy metal?

A. The angry, violent bent of youth B. An affluent society C. A new type of electric guitar D. The decline of Christianity Answer: A (page 195) 8. What did the Woodstock Festival represent?

A. The violence of youth B. The triumph of blues music C. The transition between hippiedom and a more angry perspective of youth D. A showcase for soul music Answer: C (page 196) 9. What performer ended the Woodstock Festival with his rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”? .

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A. National guardsmen killed four students B. National guardsmen arrested 200 students after a massive protest C. Students occupied the President’s office for five weeks D. Students killed four national guardsmen Answer: A (page 198) 11. What did the incident at Kent State represent?

A. The height of student protest B. The most violent stage of student protest against the police C. The end of hope for change among students D. The largest protest on a college campus Answer: C (page 199) 12. What was Black Sabbath’s original band name?

A. Steppenwolf B. Oz C. Tritone D. Earth Answer: D (page 194) 13. Who died in 1970?

A. Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison B. Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin C. Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon D. Jimi Hendrix and James Brown Answer: B (page 199) 14. What Canadian band travelled to London, England, in search of a record deal?

A. McKenna Mendelson Mainline B. Deep Purple C. Black Sabbath D. Steppenwolf .

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Answer: A (page 190) 15. Which of the following is a song by McKenna Mendelson Mainline?

A. “White Room” B. “Better Watch Out” C. “Wild Thing” D. “Paranoid” Answer: B (page 190)

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Why did rock and roll incorporate different types of music during the early 1970s?

Examine the relevance of the CRTC to the development of rock and roll in Canada.

Name three jazz rock acts in this period.

What jazz great helped start jazz rock and why?

Name three major progressive rock acts.

Explain the musical transition some artists like Bob Dylan and the Byrds made from folk rock to a more country sound.

7. Describe the significance of Linda Ronstadt and her music to West Coast country rock.

8. Why did the different forms of country rock become so popular during the early and mid1970s?

9. Explain the significance of country rock to the concept of rebellion in rock and roll.

10. Explain the connection between the economy and the different types of rock and roll during this period.

11. Describe the incidence of higher divorce rates in the early 1970s with the rise of the singer songwriters.

12. What technological innovation helped the development of progressive rock?

13. Name four major singer songwriters of the era.

14. Examine the role of Carole King as a writer in the Brill Building during the early 1960s and her breakthrough solo album Tapestry. How did her music change and why?

15. Explain the importance of the rock opera and cite at least two rock operas of the time period.

16. Why did some of the rock artists want to legitimize rock and roll during this period?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Why did country rock music become a dominant form in the early 1970s?

A. Youths wanted to retreat into the country myth after the turbulent 1960s B. Cowboys became popular among North Americans C. Nashville became the centre of rock and roll D. The music reflected a population migration of Americans from the North back to the South Answer: A (page 209) 2. What band worked with Bob Dylan in Woodstock, New York?

A. Allman Brothers B. The Band C. Marshall Tucker Band D. Eagles

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A. Elvis Presley B. Buddy Holly C. Everly Brothers D. Johnny Cash Answer: D (page 209) 4. What characterizes Southern rock?

A. A loud mixture of blues and country B. Country guitar picking C. An absence of guitars D. Racist lyrics Answer: A (page 212) 5. How did West Coast country rock differ from Southern rock?

A. More folk based B. Less racist C. Centered around Los Angeles D. Mostly focused on Seattle Answer: A (page 212) 6. What folk rock group turned to a country rock during this period?

A. The Turtles B. Sonny and Cher C. Donovan D. The Byrds Answer: D (page 209) 7. What characterized rock during the 1970s?

A. It came mostly from Canada B. It merged with a variety of musical genres C. It focused on one type of music D. It came primarily from one region in the U.S. Answer: B (page 202+) 8. What major jazz artist merged jazz with an electric rock? .

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A. Lighthouse B. Rush C. Procol Harum D. Elton John Answer: A (page 202) 10. Who played in a classical-rock style?

A. Yes B. Santana C. Chicago D. Weather Report Answer: A (page 208) 11. Who had the longest selling record of all time, Dark Side of the Moon?

A. Pink Floyd B. Crowbar C. Rush D. Genesis Answer: A (page 208) 12. What themes did early 1970s singer/songwriters dwell upon?

A. Divorce and failed relationships B. Good times C. Social protest D. Economic turbulence Answer: A (page 215) 13. Who was Carole King?

A. A major singer-songwriter B. A California-born rock star C. A former member of a girl group D. The wife of James Taylor .

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Answer: A (page 215) 14. Who is often referred to as Canada’s poet laureate?

A. Neil Young B. Leonard Cohen C. Bruce Cockburn D. Joni Mitchell Answer: B (page 217) 15. What are the four elements used to qualify a song as Canadian?

A. Music, Artist, Producer, Lyrics (MAPL) B. Music, Accolades, Performance, Liability (MAPL) C. Manager, Artist, Producer, Lyrics (MAPL) D. Music, Artist, Performance, Lyrics (MAPL) Answer: D (page 201)

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Chapter 13 The Era of Excess SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Define the major elements and reasons for the emergence of the “me generation.”

2. How do drugs define certain rock eras? Pay special attention to the period from 1966 to 1978.

3. Show the progress of gay rights during this period, and show how rock and roll reflected the movement.

4. Explore the different images of sex in rock and roll, staring with the 50s and ending in 1978.

5. What did Elton John symbolize?

6. Compare and contrast the fashion of David Bowie and glitter rock with that of the rockabillies. Explain the reasons for the differences.

7. Compare and contrast the notion of the “performer and the fan” with Elvis, the Grateful Dead, and disco.

8. Describe the musical style of Queen.

9. How did rock music change when it moved to stadium venues? Give concrete examples of stadium acts and the type of stage shows that they delivered.

10. What influence did Don Kirshner have in stadium rock, and how else did he impact rock and roll?

11. How did the funk music of George Clinton differ from that of James Brown? What other musical influences did he have?

12. What type of music presaged and set the groundwork for disco?

13. Explain the significance of the Gamble and Huff team.

14. Explain the role of film in the dissemination of rock and roll in general and disco in particular.

15. Explain the importance of dance in rock and roll, paying special attention to the 1970s.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What did Elton John represent?

A. The transition from singer-songwriters to rock theatre B. The focus on gays in rock C. The re-emergence of the piano in rock D. The popularity of eye glasses for rock musicians Answer: A (page 223) 2. To what does the “Me Generation” refer?

A. Emphasis on social issues B. Focus on community C. The importance of the generation gap D. A focus on individual pleasure and success

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition Answer: D (page 221) 3. Who played an extravagant theatrical rock and roll?

A. David Bowie B. James Taylor C. Santana D. Joni Mitchell Answer: A (page 224) 4. What characteristics defined theatrical rock and roll?

A. Wild costumes B. Acoustic instruments C. A macho attitude D. Acoustic rock Answer: A (page 223+) 5. What persona did David Bowie adopt on stage?

A. Mr. Clean B. Ziggy Stardust C. The Quiet Professor D. The Wild Ram Answer: B (page 224) 6. Who pioneered arena rock during the 1970s?

A. Kansas B. Elvis Presley C. Carly Simon D. Motorhead Answer: A (page 230) 7. Who played a space-age funk music?

A. David Bowie B. Iggy Pop C. George Clinton D. Donna Summer Answer: C (page 231) 8. Where did disco originate?

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A. The club goers who danced to the music B. Elton John C. David Bowie D. Queen Answer: A (page 235) 10. Who recorded well-known disco songs?

A. Mott the Hoople B. Lou Reed C. Donna Summer D. Iggy Pop Answer: C (page 235) 11. What characterized disco?

A. Dancing B. Live performers C. Marijuana D. Alcohol Answer: A (page 235) 12. What happened to the record business in the 1970s?

A. Consolidation to a few companies B. Slow growth C. Recession D. Consolidation into one company Answer: A (page 237) 13. Which of the following bands was not an art-pop band?

A. Kansas B. Triumph C. The Travellers D. Styx

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A. Elton John B. David Bowie C. Gene Simmons D. None of the Above Answer: D (throughout chapter) 15. Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is described as A. Operatic heavy metal B. Hard-core punk C. A poor attempt at a musical ballad D. The band’s swan song Answer: A (page 229)

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Chapter 14 Punk Rock SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explore the concept of race and punk rock, comparing the British and American versions of the music.

2. Compare/contrast disco and punk; look at the differences between the two (examples: fashion and dances), and highlight the reasons for these differences.

3. Identify the reasons for the development of punk on both sides of the Atlantic.

4. Compare/contrast the subcultures of British and North American punk.

5. Define the do-it-yourself attitude of punk and show how it differed from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

6. Why did the New Wave replace punk rock?

7. What did the interest of British punk in reggae symbolize?

8. How were leftist politics manifested in punk rock?

9. What club in New York City hired many of the New York punks and what importance did its location have?

10. How did the Ramones fit in the New York punk scene?

11. What impact did Malcolm McLaren have and what similarities did he have with Brian Epstein and Col. Tom Parker?

12. How did the poster and album cover art of British punk capture the punk spirit?

13. What was Rock Against Racism?

14. Explain the importance of independent record labels on British and North American punk.

15. Explain the National Front and its place in punk rock.

16. What did the emergence of PiL have on punk?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Where did North American punk originate?

A. San Francisco B. New York City C. Boston D. Toronto Answer: B (page 240) 2. What characterized American punk?

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3. What somewhat atypical American punk band helped to inspire both Canadian and British punk?

A. Ramones B. Patti Smith C. Richard Hell D. Talking Heads Answer: A (page 246) 4. Who was Malcolm McLaren?

A. Manager of Kiss B. Manager of David Bowie C. Manager of the Sex Pistols D. Owner of a British record shop Answer: C (page 247) 5. What helped cause British punk?

A. A poor British economy B. The birth of the British computer industry C. British legislation D. The British military draft Answer: A (page 247) 6. What style of poster art accompanied British punk?

A. Updated psychedelic art B. Cut-and-paste, ransom-note art C. Medieval art D. Andy Warhol-type art Answer: B (page 250) 7. Who followed the Sex Pistols as British punks?

A. Clash B. Talking Heads C. The Viletones D. The Cure Answer: A (page 251) 8. To what did Rock Against Racism refer?

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A. Ska B. Skiffle C. Jah music D. Blues Answer: A (page 253) 10. What helped popularize British punk?

A. Independent record companies B. Major record companies C. Current rock stars like Linda Ronstadt D. The British government Answer: A (page 255) 11. Why did British punk decline?

A. Sex Pistols went commercial B. The punk fashion became mainstream C. The British government outlawed punk D. The Clash were jailed Answer: B (page 257) 12. What band did Johnny Rotten establish after the Sex Pistols?

A. PiL B. Cure C. Joy Division D. The Police Answer: A (page 259) 13. What characterized bands such as Joy Division?

A. Gloomy lyrics B. Snappy sound C. Upbeat melodies D. Outrageous outfits

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A. The Police B. Siouxsie and the Banshees C. The Cure D. Buzzcocks Answer: A (page 262) 15. What was the name of Canada’s first punk club?

A. The New Yorker Theatre B. The Crash ’n’ Burn C. CBGB’s D. The Roundhouse Answer: B (page 260)

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Chapter 15 I Want My MTV SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explore the notion of gender on MTV, identifying any changes to the approach of the channel.

2. What were the musical influences of the New Romantics?

3. Compare and contrast the Mods and the New Romantics.

4. Examine the connection between the growth of video games and music stations like MTV and MuchMusic.

5. Show how the synthesizer changed rock and roll.

6. How did the synthesizer connect to the do-it-yourself punk culture?

7. Why did electro-pop artists become the first successful acts on MTV? 8. Trace the musical development of Michael Jackson and list the reasons for the mega- success of Michael Jackson with Thriller in 1982.

9. Examine the importance of the sale of merchandise for the success of Michael Jackson, the Beatles, and Elvis.

10. Why did Michael Jackson sell more records than Elvis?

11. Examine the role of race in the success of Michael Jackson. Did he represent a boon or a liability for civil rights?

12. How did the metal of Van Halen differ from the music and image of early metal pioneers such as Black Sabbath?

13. What musical influences did the pop metal bands cite as important?

14. Show the importance of changing demographics in the success of music stations like MTV and MuchMusic.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. When did MTV first start?

A. 1984 B. 1981 C. 1979 D. 1988 Answer: B (page 266) 2. How did MTV differ from traditional television?

A. Long videos B. Geared to the post-baby boom generation C. Focused on punk D. Featured primarily African-American artists Answer: B (page 266) .

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3. Who did the New Romantics idolize?

A. Beatles B. Roxy Music C. Velvet Underground D. Jefferson Airplane Answer: B (page 267) 4. What instrument became popular with the New Romantics?

A. Sequencer B. Synthesizer C. Clarinet D. Bass Answer: B (page 267) 5. Who played in the New Romantic style?

A. Whitney Houston B. Gary Numan C. Van Halen D. Michael Jackson Answer: B (page 268) 6. Who became popular through MTV? A. Black Flag B. Duran Duran C. PiL D. Roxy Music Answer: B (page 269) 7. What record label signed the Jackson 5?

A. Chess B. Motown C. Sony D. Warner Brothers Answer: B (page 271) 8. Why did the album Thriller become such a hit?

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A. Boy George B. Nirvana C. Green Day D. U2 Answer: A (page 274) 10. What type of music did Madonna listen to as a youth?

A. Blues B. Motown C. Cool jazz D. Punk Answer: B (page 275) 11. Who sang soul-pop in the mid-1980s?

A. Whitney Houston B. Mötley Crüe C. Adam Ant D. Police Answer: A (page 276) 12. What describes the music of Van Halen?

A. Motown influence B. Blues-based sound C. Pop hooks D. Raw sound Answer: C (page 277) 13. Who played pop metal?

A. Def Leppard B. Motorhead C. Venom D. Immortal Answer: A (page 277) .

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14. What year did MuchMusic first air?

A. 1981 B. 1982 C. 1983 D. 1984 Answer: D (page 280) 15. What was the first music video aired on MuchMusic?

A. Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” B. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” C. Rush’s “The Enemy Within” D. Rush’s “Distant Early Warning” Answer: C (page 280)

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Chapter 16 The Promise of Rock-and-Roll SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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Describe the trickle down theory of economics and its impact on rock and roll.

What problems did Springsteen pinpoint in Born in the USA? Name three benefit concerts and the causes for which they raised money.

Name two benefit recordings, the cause for which they raised money, and some of the artists involved in each.

5. What type of rock acts supported the rock benefit concerts?

6. Examine the role of Bruce Springsteen in developing a community of rock and rollers.

7. Compare the social commentary of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

8. What other bands supported social causes in the 1980s?

9. What bands musically influenced U2?

10. How did the new technology of the compact disc affect the music business?

11. What happened to the music industry during the 1980s?

12. Examine the role of rebellion and the structure of the music business, paying special attention to major and independent record labels.

13. Examine the economic roots of country rock during the 1990s.

14. How did the aging of the baby boom contribute to the popularity of country rock?

15. Compare the social commentary of Bruce Springsteen and Garth Brooks.

16. What female country rocker followed Garth Brooks with her own mega sales?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What happened during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan?

A. Many unions started B. Great economic times C. Domestic banking crisis D. Creation of social welfare programs Answer: C (page 283) 2. What changed in Springsteen’s music from the 1970s to the 1980s?

A. Sang about social issues rather than cars and girls B. Switched from acoustic to electric guitar C. Added string orchestrations to his songs D. Changed from rock songs to ballads Answer: A (page 286) 3. What Springsteen album epitomized the social concerns of the 1980s?

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A. Campaign for Social Justice B. Reagonomics C. USA for Africa D. Woodstock Answer: C (page 288) 5. What was the name of the single recorded by the Northern Lights to raise funds and awareness for the famine in Ethiopia?

A. “We Are the World” B. “Tears Are Not Enough” C. “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

D. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” Answer: B (page 288) 6. Who organized many of the benefit concerns during the 1980s?

A. Bob Geldof B. Michael Jackson C. Lou Reed D. Iggy Pop Answer: A (page 288) 7. Who championed social change in the 1980s?

A. Patti Smith B. U2 C. Metallica D. Ramones Answer: B (page 290) 8. What happened to the music industry with the introduction of the CD? A. Rapid growth B. Growth of independent record companies C. Recession D. Dramatic change in the business model of the record industry .

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Answer: A (page 292) 9. What factors led to the dramatic sales of CDs? A. Less dynamic range in the music compared to vinyl B. Broke more easily than vinyl C. Boomers bought the music of their youth again in another format D. Better cover artwork Answer: C (page 292) 10. Why did country rock become popular in the 1990s?

A. Baby boomers turned to country B. The growth of FM radio C. The music industry moved to Nashville D. The American South became a cultural mecca.

Answer: A (page 293) 11. Who led the way for the country-rock boom in the 1990s?

A. Bruce Springsteen B. Garth Brooks C. Allman Brothers D. Johnny Cash Answer: B (page 296) 12. Who played country rock during the 1990s?

A. Travis Tritt B. U2 C. Oasis D. REM Answer: A (page 294) 13. What characterized country during the 1990s?

A. Socially conscious lyrics B. Merged folk traditions with the Beatles C. Resurrected the Sun sound D. Played on acoustic instruments Answer: A (page 296) 14. Which song performed by Garth Brooks addressed the theme of domestic violence? .

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A. Garth Brooks B. Shania Twain C. Joni Mitchell D. Joan Baez Answer: B (page 297)

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Chapter 17 Back to the Future: The Rave Revolution SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Describe the economy in Great Britain from 1975 to 1988.

2. Examine house music in Chicago, identifying its major characteristics.

3. How did techno music from Detroit affect the rave culture, and how did it migrate from the U.S. to Great Britain?

4. Where did the rave culture originate and why?

5. What bands first became the stars of the British rave culture and why?

6. Why did ecstasy become such a dominant part of rave culture?

7. Describe a rave and explain the ways that a rave generates a sense of community.

8. What does the rave fashion tell us about gender in rave subculture?

9. How did technology shape the rave culture?

10. Why did ambient music replace hardcore rave?

11. Explain and compare hardcore rave with ambient and drum ‘n’ bass music.

12. Outline the reasons for the development of drum ‘n’ bass music.

13. Compare the reaction of British authorities to rave and punk rock.

14. What group popularized the rave culture in the U.S. and hit the top of the charts in both Britain and the U.S.?

15. Describe rave fashion and compare it to that of the New Romantics.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Where did House music originate?

A. New York City B. Boston C. Chicago D. Tampa Answer: C (page 299) 2. What technology allowed House music to develop?

A. The electric guitar B. The mechanized flute C. The Roland drum machine D. The synthesizer Answer: C (page 300) 3. Who pioneered House music?

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A. Heavily relied on a sequencer B. Developed in New York City C. Pioneered by Paul Oakenfold D. Started in Milwaukee Answer: A (page 304) 5. What German band provided inspiration to techno music?

A. Can B. Klaus Himmler C. Kool Herc D. Kraftwerk Answer: D (pages 300, 303) 6. To what does “rave’ loosely refer to?

A. A British version of techno music B. Followers of Prodigy C. A sign of premature dementia D. A wild type of R & B music Answer: A (page 302) 7. What drugs did teens at raves favour?

A. LSD B. Marijuana C. Ecstasy D. Alcohol Answer: C (page 302) 8. What type of fashion did the rave culture involve?

A. Baggy clothes for men B. Baggy clothes for women.

C. Tight jeans for men D. Gold chains around the neck Answer: A (page 301) .

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9. Why did the rave culture develop?

A. Great economic times in Britain B. Liberal leadership in the British government C. Repressive times created the need for escapism D. Winston Churchill exited as Prime Minister Answer: C (page 301) 10. What bands became the heroes of the rave culture during the late 1980s?

A. Rolling Stones and Beatles B. Oasis and Blur C. Happy Mondays and Primal Scream D. Led Zeppelin and Cream Answer: C (page 302) 11. Why did rave music become slower and less dance-oriented after 1990?

A. Excessive drug use among youth B. British youth wanted a successor to Pink Floyd C. Americans took over the scene D. Record labels dumped the faster techno sounds Answer: A (page 304) 12. What describes “trip hop”?

A. Ambient music B. Delivered by bands such as Orbital C. Based upon the Beatles’ music D. A variant of grunge Answer: A (page 305) 13. What characterizes jungle music?

A. Music with an African beat B. Music that uses African instruments C. A hard edged version of techno, focusing on drums and bass D. Played by artists such as Happy Mondays Answer: C (page 306) 14. What did jungle music reflect?

A. A crackdown by British police on raves and ecstasy B. An interest in African music .

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A. Oasis B. Prodigy C. Happy Mondays D. Beatles Answer: B (page 307)

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Chapter 18 The Generation X Blues SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Describe the economic and social elements that led to the music of the early 1990s.

2. Explore the roots of thrash metal and explain the connection between British and American metal acts.

3. Where did death metal begin and what do the origins tell us about the genre?

4. What were the origins of industrial music?

5. Where did grunge start and what do its origins tell us about the music?

6. How did independent record labels help promote music during the 1990s?

7. Compare the use of drugs in hippie, rave and grunge subcultures.

8. Compare the fashion (clothes, hairstyles, dance and language) of thrash and death metal with grunge.

9. How did the Lamefest festival of Sub Pop Records reflect the culture of grunge?

10. Why did Seattle become so important during the 1990s?

11. Compare the regional success of Motown and grunge, noting the differences.

12. What importance did demographics have on the development of rock and roll during the 1990s?

13. What was the “Straight-Edge” philosophy and why was it important to the notion of drugs in rock and roll?

14. Give the reasons for hardcore’s violent bent.

15. Explore the importance of the do-it-yourself attitude on hardcore and compare it to British punk.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What did Generation X confront during the 1990s?

A. High divorce rate among their parents B. Record level of employment C. Ebbing of violence D. The military draft Answer: A (page 309) 2. Who formed part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal?

A. Immortal B. Motorhead C. Deicide D. Annihilator Answer: B (page 318)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 3. What characterized the music of Metallica?

A. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix B. Very fast, speedy songs C. Ballads D. Toured with Trent Reznor Answer: B (page 319) 4. Who played thrash metal?

A. Slayer B. Led Zeppelin C. Black Sabbath D. Morbid Angel Answer: A (page 320) 5. What elements did death metal include?

A. Reflected the promise of sunny Florida B. Low-pitched growls for vocals C. Acoustic guitars D. Snappy melodies Answer: B (page 321) 6. What musical styles did grindcore incorporate?

A. Death metal B. Techno C. Grunge D. Mersey Beat Answer: A (page 322) 7. What characterized industrial music?

A. Electronic samples B. Lyrics about community C. Snappy melodies D. Optimistic lyrics Answer: A (page 323) 8. Who played industrial music during the 1990s?

A. Nine Inch Nails B. Metallica C. AC/DC .

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A. Los Angeles B. Seattle C. Milwaukee D. Boston Answer: B (page 325) 10. Who played grunge?

A. Ministry B. Soundgarden C. Megadeth D. Skinny Puppy Answer: B (page 325) 11. What music inspired Nirvana?

A. Beatles and Black Flag B. Rolling Stones and Frank Sinatra C. Motorhead and Nine Inch Nails D. Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry Answer: A (page 326) 12. What image did Sub Pop create for Seattle?

A. Leather-jacketed hoods B. The coffee capital of the world C. A chic, fashion-conscious area D. The loser as hero Answer: D (page 330) 13. What was hardcore music?

A. Music associated with pornography B. An extreme version of punk C. The British reaction to punk D. Music played by L7 and Babes in Toyland Answer: B (page 310)

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A. California B. London C. New Orleans D. New York City Answer: A (page 310) 15. Who played hardcore?

A. Black Flag B. New York Dolls C. L7 D. Ramones Answer: A (page 312)

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Chapter 19 Post-Grunge Party SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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Explain the origins of Britpop.

What musical influences did the Britpop bands cite and why?

Compare the sound of grunge with that of Britpop and explain the change.

What did the success of the Spice Girls tell us about the concept of gender and the image of females in rock and roll?

5. What did the success of Alanis Morissette tell us about the concept of gender and the image of females in rock and roll?

6. What similarities and differences existed between the jam bands, alternative groups, and Britpop?

7. Why did jam bands form when they did?

8. Did Britpop, alternative acts, and jam bands cater to the same generation of youth?

9. What social causes did the jam bands champion and why?

10. How did jam bands foster a rock and roll community, and how did it compare to the community around Bruce Springsteen?

11. Explain how the Tragically Hip promoted a sense of Canadian identity.

12. How did Britpop reflect their British roots?

13. How did alternative acts from Atlantic Canada reflect their Celtic roots?

14. Compare the success of the Beatles with that of Britpop.

15. Compare the escapist message of Britpop with that of bands during the early 1970s.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Why did Brit pop and jam bands become popular?

A. The economy improved in the 1993 to 1994 period B. Sub Pop records promoted these musical styles C. Ronald Reagan became president of the U.S. D. Synthesizer bands became most important Answer: A (page 334) 2. Who provided inspiration for many Britpop bands?

A. Nirvana B. Mudhoney C. The Smiths D. Pearl Jam Answer: C (page 334) 3. Who played Britpop? .

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A. A political message B. Synth-driven rock C. Escapism D. Originated in Australia Answer: C (page 337) 5. What relationship did Britpop bands have with grunge?

A. Loved it B. Hated it C. Didn’t know it D. Copied it Answer: B (page 337) 6. What all-female Britpop band sold the most records among Britpop groups?

A. Pulp B. Oasis C. Spice Girls D. Blur Answer: C (page 337) 7. What two acts played an alternative Celtic rock fusion?

A. Ashley MacIsaac and Great Big Sea B. Spice Girls and Alanis Morissette C. Tragically Hip and Oasis D. Grateful Dead and Phish Answer: A (page 338) 8. What Tragically Hip album allowed for international crossover?

A. Jagged Little Pill B. Up to Here C. Fully Completely D. Up

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A. Alanis Morissette B. Liz Phair C. Tori Amos D. Bif Naked Answer: A (page 340) 10. Which of the following is not an alternative band from Canada?

A. Our Lady Peace B. I Mother Earth C. Sloan D. Blues Traveler Answer: D (page 340) 11. Who provided inspiration and a model for the jam bands?

A. Dave Matthews B. Jeff Beck C. Oasis D. Grateful Dead Answer: D (page 340) 12. What distinguished the jam bands from other groups?

A. Tried to create a sense of community with their audiences B. Played loud, short blasts of the blues C. Used synthesizers heavily D. Modelled themselves after the Rolling Stones Answer: A (page 340) 13. Who played in the jam band style?

A. Alanis Morissette B. Elastica C. Phish D. Spice Girls Answer: C (page 340) 14. What rock festival first made the jam bands popular?

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A. Mid 1990s B. Early 1990s C. Early 2000 D. Late 1980s Answer: A (page 341)

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Chapter 20 The Hip-Hop Nation SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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Examine the origins of hip-hop, including the origins of the music and its initial location.

Outline reasons for the growth of gangs and its implications for hip-hop.

What is the connection between technological advances and the growth of hip-hop?

Describe early hip-hop subculture.

Identify the importance of Sugarhill Records.

Why did gangsta rap begin when it did and what did it try to achieve?

Why did rap turn to a socially conscious black pride themes during the late 1980s?

Compare the socio-economic backgrounds of gangsta rappers during the 1980s and late 1980s black-pride rappers of such groups as Public Enemy.

9. What importance did the Stop the Violence movement have in the development of rap?

10. How did rap music help integrate white and black America during the late 1980s and early 1990s?

11. Define New Jack Swing and examine its significance to rap.

12. How did the gangsta rap of the 1980s differ from that of the 1990s and 2000s?

13. Connect the blaxploitation films of the 1970s with 1990s rap.

14. What significance did the killing of Tupac Shakur have on rap?

15. Compare the image of women in rap during the late 1980s and early 1990s with that of the gangsta rappers. How did it differ and why?

16. Examine the role of black entrepreneurs in the development of rap music.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Why did gangs become prevalent during the 1980s?

A. They provided support that families did not B. They gave members free guns C. They offered food stamps to their members D. The gangs grew from boys and girls clubs in the inner city.

Answer: A (page 344) 2. Who started as a DJ in New York City?

A. Afrika Bambaataa B. Maestro Fresh-Wes C. King Tubby D. Easy E Answer: A (page 347) 3. What characterized the early hip-hop culture? .

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A. Sugarhill B. Warner Brothers C. Def Jam D. Sony Answer: A (page 349) 5. What characterized the second wave of hip-hop?

A. The use of synthesizers B. Rock-oriented guitars C. Social commentary D. Lyrics about guns and drug lords Answer: B (page 349) 6. Who led the second wave of rap A. Run-D.M.C. B. N.W.A. C. Ice Cube D. 50 Cent Answer: A (page 349) 7. What distinguished the Beastie Boys?

A. Included Kanye West as a member B. First successful white rappers C. Originated in Cleveland D. Played all their own instruments Answer: B (page 350) 8. What did the gangsta rappers of the early 1990s sing about?

A. Glorification of black pride B. Anti-police sentiments C. The back to Africa movement D. The promise of education .

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Answer: B (page 352) 9. Who led the way for early 1990s gangsta rap?

A. Arrested Development B. Queen Latifah C. N.W.A. D. Kool Herc Answer: C (page 351) 10. Who promoted black pride in hip hop?

A. KRS-One B. Master P. C. Jay-Z D. Tupac Shukar Answer: A (page 355) 11. What racial impact did rap have?

A. Attracted white teens and broke down racial barriers B. Pushed people to peacefully protest for civil rights C. Further segregated different races D. Started social organizations Answer: A (page 356) 12. What characterized New Jack Swing?

A. Lyrics concerned with drugs and guns B. Hard beats C. A combination of hip-hop with smooth R&B vocals D. Social commentary Answer: C (page 356) 13. Who was not considered a New Jack Swing artist?

A. HDV B. Maestro Fresh-Wes C. Michie Mee D. Dream Warriors Answer: A (page 353) 14. Who were the Dream Warriors? .

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A. Subservient women B. Funk music C. Social organizations D. Social justice Answer: A (page 361) 16. Who promulgated late 1990s gangsta rap?

A. Beastie Boys B. Michie Mee C. 50 Cent D. Jungle Brothers Answer: C (page (361)

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Chapter 21 Metal Gumbo: Rockin’ in the Twenty-First Century SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explore the similarities and differences between 1990s metal with the original heavy metal of the late 1960s.

2. Explore the origins of the heavy metal hybrids of the 1990s.

3. Name two groups that combined metal with funk.

4. Why did rap and metal combine so easily?

5. What influences did Rage Against the Machine combine?

6. What bands combined the grunge sound with metal?

7. Explore the concept of social protest in nu-metal.

8. Is there a connection between heavy metal and youth rebellion?

9. Examine gender in the heavy metal genre.

10. Examine two socio-economic events that helped foster the resurgence of metal.

11. Name three important nu-metal bands that scaled the chart at the end of the 20th century.

12. What original heavy metal icon championed some of the nu-metal acts?

13. Compare and contrast the nu-metal acts with the death metal of the early 1990s.

14. Compare and contrast the nu-metal of Creed and Linkin Park with earlier nu-metal pioneers such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Faith No More.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Who combined metal and funk?

A. Linkin Park B. Red Hot Chili Peppers C. Black Sabbath D. Led Zeppelin Answer: B (page 366) 2. Who recorded “Real Thing” with Cypress Hill?

A. Pearl Jam B. Nirvana C. Alice in Chains D. Soundgarden Answer: A (page 366) 3. What distinguished Rage Against the Machine?

A. Political lyrics B. A Motown-inspired sound C. Influenced by Kraftwerk .

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A. Limp Bizkit B. U2 C. Bathory D. Run-D.M.C. Answer: A (page 368) 5. What characterized nu-metal?

A. A mixture of influences combined with heavy metal B. Lyrics about drugs and guns C. Misogynist lyrics D. Growling vocals Answer: A (page 371) 6. Who did critics label as nu-metal?

A. 50 Cent B. Creed C. Pearl Jam D. Nirvana Answer: B (page 372) 7. What sobering events led to a revived interest in hard rock at the turn of the century?

A. The attack on Iraq B. The dot-com recession C. The election of George W. Bush D. The re-election of Bill Clinton Answer: B (page 371) 8. Who most inspired many of the nu-metal bands?

A. Ozzy Osbourne B. Led Zeppelin C. Jimi Hendrix D. Cream Answer: A (page 373)

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A. Easy E. B. Ice-T C. 50 Cent D. Jay-Z Answer: B (page 366) 10. Why did rap and metal combine so easily?

A. Similar music B. Both projected the anger of youth C. Both were primarily African-American musical styles D. The musicians came from the same backgrounds Answer: B (page 365) 11. Who/what are “Fieldy” and “Munky”?

A. Kid Rock’s dogs’ names B. CDs released by the Deftones C. Members of Korn D. Song by Linkin Park Answer: C (page 367) 12. Who fronted the band White Zombie?

A. Rob Ritchie B. Robby Kreiger C. Rob Marley D. Robert Cummings Answer: D (page 369) 13. Which of the following is an all-female nu-metal act?

A. Kittie B. Coal Chamber C. Creed D. Disturbed Answer: A (page 373) 14.What is the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea’s real name?

A. Michael Patton B. Michael Stipe C. Michael Balzary .

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Explore the origins and development of the Iraq war and the reaction of youth to it.

Why did climate change strike such fear among the youth of this generation?

Explain the effects that economics had on rock music.

Explain the how politics influenced rock music and vice versa.

Why did rock acts become so involved with the 2004 presidential election?

What type of rock acts became involved in the anti-George Bush movement and why?

What was the importance of MoveOn.org?

What did the anti-Bush rock movement tell us about the media and the power of rock and roll in 2004?

9. What age group most favoured the singer-songwriters of the 2000s?

10. What similarities did the singer-songwriters of the 2000s have with the 1960s folk protest movement?

11. Explore the reasons for the socially conscious rap of Kanye West.

12. Examine the Tea Party, its philosophy, and its importance to rock and roll.

13. Why did multiple generations tune into country rock, and what does it tell us about youth rebellion in this period?

14. Explore the concept of gender in country rock in 2010 and compare it with the role and image of women in heavy metal during the late 1960s, pinpointing any differences. What do the changes tell us about North American society?

15. How did the different styles of music during the 2000s reflect the same concerns among youth?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. When did George W. Bush authorize the invasion of Iraq?

A. 2003 B. 2000 C. 2004 D. 2007 Answer: A (page 377) 2. What causes global warming?

A. Increased gases in the atmosphere such as carbon dioxide and methane B. Movement of the sun C. Irregular moon vibrations D. Recycling Answer: A (page 377) .

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3. What event helped bring attention to global warming?

A. The 9/11 attack B. The war on Iraq C. The economic recession D. Hurricane Katrina Answer: D (page 378) 4. What was MoveOn.org?

A. A political action group that staged concerts to get youth to vote B. A website for a group of bands C. A George W. Bush campaign site D. An anti-prison Website Answer: A (page 381) 5. What helped to provide the growth in popularity among the singer/songwriters of the 2000s?

A. Financial concerns B. The growth in the number of college students C. A renewed interest in acoustic music D. An interest in gay rights Answer: B (page 384) 6. Who became an influential singer/songwriter in the early 2000s?

A. John Mayer B. Dave Matthews C. Phish D. Nergal Answer: A (page 384) 7. What topics did Jack Johnson sing about in his songs?

A. Climate change B. Teen pregnancy C. Poverty in the inner cities D. Injustice against Muslims Answer: A (page 385) 8. What distinguished rapper Kanye West?

A. Gangsta rapper .

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A. The third political party in the U.S. B. A loosely knit group of ultra conservative politicians and their followers C. A George W. Bush-led action group D. A socialist wing of the Democratic party Answer: B (page 389) 10. What caused the “Great Recession” of 2008?

A. A technology firm meltdown B. The Savings and Loan crisis C. Poor investment judgment by major banks D. Poor auto sales Answer: C (page 387) 11. What effect did the actions of President Barack Obama have on the economic recession?

A. He immediately solved the crisis B. The housing market saw a major upturn in the first six months C. The decline continued D. He had no effect on the crisis Answer: C (page 388) 12. Who listened to country music during the late 2000s?

A. All ages B. Primarily youth C. Primarily baby boomers D. Older listeners Answer: A (page 390) 13. Who served as influences for the country rock of the 2000s?

A. Southern rockers such as the Allman Brothers B. Little Richard C. Bob Dylan D. Shania Twain

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A. Social commentary B. Traditional American values C. Violence in America D. Black pride Answer: B (page 391) 15. Who became a popular country-rock artist during the late 2000s?

A. Miranda Lambert B. Ernest Tubb C. Hank Williams, Sr. D. Garth Brooks Answer: A (page 390)

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Chapter 23 The Age of the Internet SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 1.

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Examine the growth of the Internet and broadband connections from 1990 to 2010.

Explore the immediate impact of the Internet on rock and roll.

Describe the download mania at the turn of the century and how it changed rock music.

Explore the positive and negative aspects of free music on the Internet.

What implications did the iPod have on rock and roll?

How did the iTunes store change the way companies marketed their music?

Identify the role of YouTube and MySpace in the development of rock and roll during the past decade.

8. Examine the reasons for the proliferation of different styles in rock and roll after 1999.

9. Name an artist or a group that first became famous through YouTube, and explain why/how the Internet facilitated their popularity.

10. Examine the development of Internet radio.

11. How has rock criticism changed from the 1960s to the present?

12. Identify the changes in the ways that rock and roll bands made money from the 1980s to the present.

13. Examine the reasons for the decline in the sale of compact discs from 1990 to 2005 and its impact on the music business.

14. Describe the reaction of the music industry to the decline in sales over the past two decades.

15. Examine alternative business models for the music industry in the wake of the digital revolution.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What helped change the music industry after 2000?

A. The Internet B. Introduction of the sampler C. The introduction of compact disc D. New musical trends Answer: A 2. What did peer-to-peer networks allow?

A. Free downloads of music B. Top security for the record companies C. Downloads easy to detect from a central site D. A central way for the music industry to deliver their product Answer: A (page 394)

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Szatmary/Ripley, Rockin’ in Time: A Social History of Rock-and-Roll, Canadian Edition 3. What computer site allowed free downloads?

A. Napster B. American Pew C. EOS D. Facebook Answer: A (page 394) 4. Approximately what percentage of Canadians had access to the Internet by 2000?

A. 60% B. 70% C. 80% D. 90% Answer: D (page 393) 5. How did the computer games industry relate to the music business?

A. Prodded people to buy multiple computers B. Diverted consumer dollars from the record industry to the game industry C. Spawned a number of rock groups D. Allowed major rock acts to develop soundtracks for video games Answer: B (page 394) 6. How did musicians react to free downloads?

A. Some groups like Disturbed believed it increased record sales B. Everyone was against it C. Most musicians did not know about it D. Michael Jackson supported downloads of his music.

Answer: A (page 395) 7. When did Apple introduce the iPod? A. 1989 B. 1991 C. 2001 D. 2004 Answer: C (page 395) 8. How did the iPod change the music industry?

A. It changed the distribution model for recorded music B. It attracted people to cassette tapes C. It reinvigorated the interest in vinyl LPs .

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Answer: A (page 396) 9. What effect did the iPod have?

A. People bought songs rather than entire albums B. People got all their music for free from Apple C. People listened to fewer types of music D. Radio want bankrupt Answer: A (page396) 10. What was the Music Genome Project?

A. Allowed musicians to trace their DNA B. Better analyzed the history of music C. Provided a listener-based music radio service D. Focused the interest of music fans on a few types of music Answer: C (page 397) 11. What innovations in music promotion did the Internet provide after 2000?

A. eBay sales of CD previews B. YouTube videos of new artists C. Online music publications such as Creem Magazine D. Online versions of posters Answer: B (page 397) 12. After 2000, how did most musicians make money?

A. Through the sale of CDs B. Through the sale of vinyl albums C. Through the sale of merchandise D. Through the sale of memorabilia on eBay Answer: C (page 399) 13. What band allowed fans to choose a price for the digital version of their album?

A. David Bowie Band B. Metallica C. Black Sabbath D. Radiohead Answer: D (page 399)

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A. Walk Off The Earth B. Soulja Boy C. Metallica D. Colbie Caillat Answer: C (pages 397 & 400) 15. How did record companies deal with the digital changes in the music?

A. Developed a new model to deal with the trend and retained their market share B. Tried to enter new markets such as 360 degree contracts with their acts C. Embraced free downloads D. Hired more staff Answer: B (page 404)

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