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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer: The author's primary purpose in this selection is to : (a) analyze the singing style of Marian Anderson. B)explain why music audiences loved Marian Anders (c) describe how Marian Anderson triumphed over racial prejudice with talent and hard work (d) demonstrate the generosity of Marian Anderson. |
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| describe how Marian Anderson triumphed over racial prejudice with talent and hard work |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:Which of the following best explains why so many Americans were angered when the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to allow Marian Anderson to sing at Constitution? (a) Anderson was a world renowned vocal artist. (b) Previous proprietors of the hall had made it avaiable to everybody. (c) The action violated basic national values (d) The Daughters of teh American Revolution was not a popular organization. |
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| The action violated basic national values |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:Which of teh following best explains why the author begins the seleciton with a discussion of famous black singers? (a) to compare different forms of black musical expression (b) to examine major influences on Marian Anderson's singing style (c) to dscribe the development of black music in America (d) to explain the significance of Marian Anderson's achievements |
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| to explain the significance of Marian Anderson's achievements |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer: The author of "Marian Anderson" most likely relied on newspaper accounts for which of teh following parts of the selection? (a) comparison of Anderosn with other famous black singers (b) description of Anderson's European tours (c) examination of the discrimination Anderson faced in southern cities (d) discussion of Anderson's youth in Philadelphia |
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| description of Anderson's European tours |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer: A major reason that the author discusses Marian Anderson's youth in Philadelphia is to : (a) explain the significance of religious themes in her music. (b) show how her family and community supported her development as a singer. (c) explain why she became a singer rather than a violinist. (d) describe the obstacles she had to overcome during the early stages of her career. |
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| show how her family and community supported her development as a singer. |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:Which of the following sentences from the selection is most likely based on the biographer's opinion rather than firsthand documents? (a) When Marian Anderson again returned to America, she was a seasoned artist (b) A coast to coats American tour followed (c) Since 1935 she has averaged over one hundred programs a year... (d) Her recordings have sold millions of copies around the world. |
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| When Marian Anderson again returned to America, she was a seasoned artist |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:Which of the following lists best organizes the main topics of the selection? (a) I. Family, church, and community: the early years II. Becoming an international Star III. Dealing with discrimination at home (b) I. Famous black singers II. Marian Anderson and Roland Hayes III> International performances (c) I. growing up in PHiladelphia II. Winning the New York Philharmonic Competitions III. Achieving recognition on two continents (d) I. From the Fisk Jubilee Singers to the concert stage II. Touring European capitals III. The Lincoln Memorial performance |
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| I. Family, church, and community: the early years II. Becoming an international Star III. Dealing with discrimination at home |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:In recounting Marian Anderson's life andcareer, the author emphasizes incidents in which the singer: (a) benefits from the help of others. (b) overcomes adverse circumstances (c) shows a talent for investing her money wisely (d) learns how to avoid criticism. |
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| overcomes adverse circumstances |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:In the selection, the author emphasizes which of the following aspects of Anderson's character? (a) aggressiveness and ambition (b) humility and self-denial (c) curiosity and independence (d) dedication and perseverance |
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| dedication and perseverance |
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| Marian Anderson: Famous Concert Singer:The central idea of Marian Anderson is that: (a) musical talent knows no racial or national boundary (b) publicity is the key to success in the music business (c) Europeans are the best judges of good music (d) concert performers are the best trained musical vocalists. |
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| musical talent knows no racial or national boundary |
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