George Gershwin

George Gershwin

4th - 8th Grade

20 Qs

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George Gershwin

George Gershwin

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Performing Arts

4th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did George Gershwin grow up?

Russia
Germany
New York City
St. Louis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was George Gershwin born?

1698
1798
1898
1998

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

37
25
48
52

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

I Got Rhythm

Jumpin' Jive

Summertime

Rhapsody in Blue

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