When Marian Sang- Reading and Vocabulary

When Marian first started singing, what was the hardest part for her?

• She didn't have the confidence she needed.

• No one wanted to hear her.

• She sang too loudly.

• her parent's didn't want her to sing.

Why was Marian rejected from music school?

• her skin color

• she wasn't good enough

• she couldn't afford it

• she was never rejected from music school

What group gave Marian the most support?

• the hospital where her mother worked

• the local choir

• her school

• her church family

How does the author show you song lyrics?

• she uses italics

• the words are bold

• the words are in quotes

• they are on a music sheet

What is an advantage of Marian traveling to Europe?

• she will learn the new languages

• she will sing for a mixed audience

• she will develop her voice with the help of amazing teachers

• all of the above

Why did Marian struggle with traveling to Europe?

• it was very expensive

• she was scared of new places

• she missed her family

• she got sick

The first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was a supporter of Marian Anderson.

• TRUE

• FALSE

different or set apart

• success

• distinct

• prejudice

• unwavering

hatred or unfair treatment toward a person or group without reason

• prejudice

• unwavering

• debut

• devoted

a person or thing that does well

• opera

• protest

• success

• encore