Ch 7

Question 1

1. What effect did constant personnel changes have on The Byrds?
   A. Constant personnel changes affected the impact of the band
   B. They continued without interruption
   C. It had no impact

Answer 1

A. Constant personnel changes affected the impact of the band

Question 2

2. What was the background of all the founding members of The Byrds?
   A. Rock and Roll
   B. Folk
   C. Blues
   D. Jazz

Answer 2

B. Folk

Question 3

3. Which song by The Byrds was a cover of Dylan’s Mr. Tambourine Man and became a number 1 hit in 1965?
   A. Turn, Turn, Turn
   B. Eight Miles High
   C. Mr. Tambourine Man
   D. The Notorious Byrd Brothers

Answer 3

C. Mr. Tambourine Man. Turn Turn Turn was 2nd

Question 4

4. Refer to the passage about The Byrds’ Early Years to answer: What is debated about the song Eight Miles High?
   A. Its use of complex harmonies
   B. The use of acoustic instruments
   C. Controversial lyrics (one of the first clearly articulated drug references in rock lyrics)

Answer 4

C. Controversial lyrics (one of the first clearly articulated drug references in rock lyrics)

Question 5

Who Leaves the Byrds group and forms Crosby, Sills, and Nash
A.David Crosby
b.Simon Garfunkel
C.Bob Dylan
D.Paul Simon

Answer 5

A. David Crosby

Question 6

5. What album by The Byrds is known for its experimentation and high production values?
   A. Turn, Turn, Turn
   B. Younger than Yesterday
   C. Early Years
   D. The Notorious Byrd Brothers

Answer 6

D. The Notorious Byrd Brothers

Question 7

6. What happened to The Byrds in 1973?
   A. Released a new studio album
   B. Embarked on a world tour
   C. David Crosby rejoined the band
   D. McGuinn disbands the Byrds

Answer 7

D. McGuinn disbands the Byrds

Question 8

7. How did The Mamas and the Papas follow the trend of Bob Dylan and The Byrds?
   A. Adding drums and electric guitars to their previously straight folk style
   B. They remained committed to a pure folk sound
   C. They focused on social and political commentary in their music
   D. They were heavily influenced by Jazz music

Answer 8

A. Adding drums and electric guitars to their previously straight folk style

Question 9

8. What was the emphasis of The Mamas and the Papas music?
   A. Instrumental virtuosity
   B. Solid and effective vocal harmonies, performed flawlessly
   C. The lead singer’s powerful voice
   D. Extensive use of studio effects

Answer 9

B. Solid and effective vocal harmonies, performed flawlessly

Question 10

9. When did The Mamas and the Papas disband?
   A. 1965
   B. 1967
   C. 1968
   D. 1970

Answer 10

C. 1968

Question 11

10. What were the stage names of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel when they were 15?
    A. Tom and Jerry
    B. They never performed under stage names
    C. The Folk Brothers
    D. The Singing Sensations

Answer 11

A. Tom and Jerry

Question 12

11. What song by Simon and Garfunkel was remixed to become a number 1 hit folk rock song?
    A. I Am a Rock
    B. The Sound of Silence
    C. The Graduate soundtrack
    D. Bookends

Answer 12

B. The Sound of Silence

Question 13

12. What influence did Sgt. Pepper have on Simon and Garfunkel’s Bookends album?
    A. It had no influence
    B. Bookends featured a shortened song format
    C. Concept album that was heavily influenced by Sgt. Pepper

Answer 13

C. Concept album that was heavily influenced by Sgt. Pepper

Question 14

13. How did Joan Baez differ from the Folk Rock sound?
    A. Baez embraced electric instruments and rock influences
    B. Keeping to acoustic instruments, perfect pitch, and clear annunciation; sang many traditional American and English folk songs
    C. She focused on lighter and more whimsical themes
    D. Her music lacked strong social commentary

Answer 14

B. Keeping to acoustic instruments, perfect pitch, and clear annunciation; sang many traditional American and English folk songs