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1978 Jamaican film that became a cult classic among reggae aficionados. My first introduction to Jamaican Patois. You will need to read the subtitles for this film. Excellent soundtrack!

A multiple-choice quiz by reggaejames. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
reggaejames

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,414

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. We will start with an easy one, and then ease into the hard stuff. What instrument does the star, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, play? Hint

The bass

The drums

The guitar

The piano

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Question 2 of 15

2. As the film starts, we see Horsemouth bumming money from friends. Who are the first artists to appear performing? Hint

The Rockers All Stars

Inner Circle

The Abbysinians

The Heptones

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who curses Horsemouth for interrupting a recording session? Hint

Joe Gibbs

King Jammy

Lee Perry

Jack Ruby

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Question 4 of 15

4. How much does Jack offer Horsemouth for each record he sells? Hint

25 cents

75 cents

50 cents

1 dollar

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Question 5 of 15

5. When Madgie, Horsemouth's baby's mother, makes her first appearance, what is she doing? Hint

Feeding her kids

Combing her hair

Sleeping

Returning home

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Question 6 of 15

6. Producer Joe Gibbs also agrees to let Horsemouth sell records for him, although somewhat reluctantly. How many records does he advance him? Hint

200

300

100

500

7. One of my favorite scenes is the one shown after Horsemouth receives records from Joe Gibbs and then heads off to sell them. As he is riding his motorcycle along a winding road. What song is playing in the background? Hint

Police and Thieves

We 'a' Rockers

Man in the Streets

Book of Rules

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Question 8 of 15

8. Speaking of his motorcycle, what did he have painted on the gas tank? Hint

A Jamaican Flag

A Yellow Star

A Dragon

A Lion of Judah

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Question 9 of 15

9. When Horsemouth makes his first sales call at a record shop, what song does he offer them? Hint

Money Worries

Fade Away

Dread Lion

Tenement Yard

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Question 10 of 15

10. When Horsemouth went to the hotel for the first time to meet Mr. Honeyball, he met Sunshine, Mr. Marshall's daughter. What name did she have on her t-shirt? Hint

Burning Spear

Red Stripe

Bob Marley & the Wailers

None of these

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the movie, which famous reggae artist is seen helping a tourist couple locked out of their car? Hint

Peter Tosh

Jacob Miller

Gregory Isaacs

Robbie Shakespeare

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Question 12 of 15

12. A tough question, what is the address of the warehouse that holds Horsemouth's stolen motorcycle? Hint

12 Ocean Blvd

12 King Street

56 Hope Road

12 East Street

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Question 13 of 15

13. After Horsemouth is beaten by the mafia, he retreats to the countryside. As he prepares to return to town, what does Ashley "Higher" Harris, the rastaman, give him? Hint

A satchel of herb

A gun

A walking stick

A hug

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Question 14 of 15

14. Another of my favorite scenes in the film is when each of the Rockers is shown strutting along as only Jamaican men can do. "Stepping Razor", Peter Tosh's signature song is playing in the background. Who wrote the song?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 15

15. In March of 1980, two years after the film came out, one of its stars was killed in a car crash. Which one?

Answer: (fat boy)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We will start with an easy one, and then ease into the hard stuff. What instrument does the star, Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace, play?

Answer: The drums

Around the time this film came out he was the top session drummer in Jamaica. He has played on recordings with Dennis Brown, Gregory Issacs and Burning Spear, just to name a few.

2. As the film starts, we see Horsemouth bumming money from friends. Who are the first artists to appear performing?

Answer: The Abbysinians

After Horsemouth successfully cadges 200 dollars from a friend, the Abbysinians can be seen standing around practicing. Cool sound!

3. Who curses Horsemouth for interrupting a recording session?

Answer: Jack Ruby

Horsemouth interrupts Jack Ruby while he is recording 'Kiddus I' and is told to beat it. Nevertheless, he succeeds in getting a job selling records for Jack Ruby's studio.

4. How much does Jack offer Horsemouth for each record he sells?

Answer: 25 cents

Doesn't seem like much...

5. When Madgie, Horsemouth's baby's mother, makes her first appearance, what is she doing?

Answer: Feeding her kids

She can be seen feeding her three children.

6. Producer Joe Gibbs also agrees to let Horsemouth sell records for him, although somewhat reluctantly. How many records does he advance him?

Answer: 200

"Take these records and don't forget to come back on the date you sign here in this book." No mention of what Horsemouth's commission will be though...

Answer: Book of Rules

The Heptones classic really helps to make this a memorable scene.

8. Speaking of his motorcycle, what did he have painted on the gas tank?

Answer: A Lion of Judah

A lion of Judah. Symbol of Haile Selassie Emperor of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia).

9. When Horsemouth makes his first sales call at a record shop, what song does he offer them?

Answer: Money Worries

A great song by The Maytones. Probably my favorite one on the soundtrack.

10. When Horsemouth went to the hotel for the first time to meet Mr. Honeyball, he met Sunshine, Mr. Marshall's daughter. What name did she have on her t-shirt?

Answer: Burning Spear

Horsemouth is immediately attracted to the "cultured dawta".

11. In the movie, which famous reggae artist is seen helping a tourist couple locked out of their car?

Answer: Gregory Isaacs

Legendary vocalist Gregory Isaacs is seen working as a locksmith who helps some tourist get into their car and then argues with them over the fee.

12. A tough question, what is the address of the warehouse that holds Horsemouth's stolen motorcycle?

Answer: 12 King Street

12 Ocean Blvd is the address of the National Gallery. 56 Hope Road is the Bob Marley Museum. 12 East Street is the present location of the Institute of Jamaica, the nation's version of the Smithsonian.

13. After Horsemouth is beaten by the mafia, he retreats to the countryside. As he prepares to return to town, what does Ashley "Higher" Harris, the rastaman, give him?

Answer: A satchel of herb

Herb to be used for tea to facilitate his recovery.

Answer: Joe Higgs

Bob Marley began singing in informal sessions with Joe Higgs in 1960. The Wailers got together in 1961 and with Joe's help made their first recording in 1963 at an audition for Coxsone Dodd.

15. In March of 1980, two years after the film came out, one of its stars was killed in a car crash. Which one?

Answer: Jacob Miller

Ending the career of an amazing performer. His group, Inner Circle, was still touring in 2002.

Source: Author reggaejames

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