George Gershwin Quiz

Where did George Gershwin grow up?

• Russia
• Germany
• New York City
• St. Louis

What year was George Gershwin born?

• 1698
• 1798
• 1898
• 1998

What song of George Gershwin's did Al Jolson make famous?

• I Got Rhythm
• Swanee
• Summertime
• Strike Up the Band

Why did George Gershwin's family change their last name from Gershowitz to Gershwin? 

• They wanted to sound more American and not be associated with being Russian Jews.
• People couldn't pronounce Gershwin
• He needed a cool stage name

Who is Ira Gershwin?

• George's Father who supported him financially
• George's Friend who advertised his concerts
• The singer who performed Gershwin's songs
• George's brother and lyricist/writing partner

What types of music inspired George Gershwin?

• Rap and R&B
• Country Music
• Italian opera, African American ragtime and jazz, and Jewish klezmer clarinet music

How old was George Gershwin when he died of a brain tumor?

• 37
• 25
• 48
• 52

What state did George move to and live in until his death in 1937?

• Illinois

• New York

• Russia

• California

The opera, Porgy and Bess, was famous for this song.

• I Got Rhythm

• Jumpin' Jive

• Summertime

• Rhapsody in Blue

George's parents came to the U.S. from this nation.

• Russia

• United Kingdom

• China

• California