Elvis and His Musical Journey

What did Elvis and his friends do in the downtown area according to the text?

• They only observed the shops without interacting with anyone.

• They played music for the downtown shoppers.

• They roamed all around, exploring and observing the bustling prosperity.

• They stayed inside to avoid the weather.

Where did Elvis and his friends sometimes travel to get their pictures taken?

• The corner of Beale and Main.

• The Blue Light Studio.

• The Green Owl.

• The Housing Authority.

What did Vernon buy Elvis after his freshman year?

• A new guitar.

• A lawn mower.

• A set of hand sickles.

• A record player.

How did Elvis's musical interests appear to others during his first couple of years at Humes?

• He openly shared and played music with his friends.

• He kept his musical interests somewhat secret.

• He performed regularly at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair.

• He broadcasted his music on WHBQ.

Which of the following artists was NOT mentioned as part of the musical visits Elvis enjoyed on the radio?

• Dewey Phillips.

• Muddy Waters.

• Lowell Fulson.

• Mississippi Slim.

Which radio station switched its policy in 1949 to an all-black programming policy and was known as "The Mother Station of the Negroes"?

• WHBQ

• WDIA

• WHHM

• The Peabody Skyway

Who was the master of ceremonies at the Palace Theatre's Amateur Night, mentioned in the text?

• B.B. King

• Nat D. Williams

• Eddie Hill

• Queen C. Anderson

According to Billboard's editor Paul Ackerman, what had already taken place by 1958 due to the impact of music?

• Cultural revolution

• Integration

• Segregation

• Commercialization of music

Which quartet was among Elvis Presley's favorite, and he preferred them over the Blackwood Brothers?

• The Statesmen

• The Spirit of Memphis Quartet

• The Swan Silvertones

• The Mills Brothers

What time did Neal offer thirty minutes of gospel with the Blackwood Brothers on McLemore Avenue?

• 12:30 PM

• 10:00 AM

• 8:00 PM

• 3:00 PM