When Marian Sang

"No one was surprised that Marian loved to sing."

Most of the sentences in this story reference specific people. Which lue wods in this sentence refer to a broad group of people.

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"No one was surprised that Marian loved to sing." How does no one make this sentence a generalization?

What was Marian's father's job?

• He sold ice.

• He was in a band.

• He was a farmer.

• He was a chef.

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How was Marian going to pay for music school?

• She received a scholarship for her tuition.

• Her parents were going to pay for her tuition.

• Church members would pay her tuition.

• She was got a job to pay for her tuition.

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What would lead you to conclude that Marian did not come from a wealthy family?

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African American singers had gone overseas and Europe was different. Why did so many African Americans go there?

• They wanted to take a vacation.

• Travel was less restictive and they could sing to mixed audiences.

• They were so popular in America that everyone wanted to hear them sing in Europe too.

• They had family there they were visiting.

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How did the crowd react tto Marian's encore?

• They clapped.

• They gave her a standing ovation.

• They threw food at her.

• They were silent.

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Marian finally reached a goal she had dreamed of for many years. What is a goal you would like to accomplish? How do you plan to accomplish this goal?

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Why did so many people show up to see and hear Marian Anderson at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939?

• They all wanted to show their admiration and support for her.

• They wanted to see her make a fool of herself.

• They didn't know she would be performing.

• They were curious.

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Is Mr. Boghetti's generalization that Marian will be able to sing anywhere valid or faulty?

• Valid. He means that Marian will be qualified to sing professionally on any stage, and that anyone would be glad to hire her.

• Faulty. She wouldn't really be able to sing anywhere.

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