"Leon Bridges" Review

Which statement aligns best with Leon Bridges' perspective on life'?

• Life's journey is often unexpected and full of surprises.

• Success is purely a result of hard work, not luck.

• Only one genre of music truly captures the essence of culture.

• Hard work guarantees success in achieving one's dreams.

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How does Bridges want himself and his music to be remembered by others?

• as authentic and genuine

• as edgy and truthful

• as a music icon

• as tough and not emotional

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What kind of music is nostalgic for Leon Bridges?

• 90s R&B

• Dallas hip hop

• Sam Cooke

• Elvis Presley

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Which of the following sentences expresses the author’s central idea?

• Quality soul music comes from emotions and poetry.

• Quality soul music comes from clever producing.

• Quality soul music comes from one's ancestors.

• Quality soul music comes from hard times and life experience.

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Which life experience or difficult time below did Leon Bridges face in his life?

• His house was destroyed in a hurricane.

• His brother died in front of him.

• No one wanted to be his friend.

• He was in a church choir competition.

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What is most closely the meaning of the word timbre as it is used in the following passage (paragraph 4)? Bridges has a beatific gospel timbre that suggests church-choir experience — but he was too insecure to actually audition. "I didn't think I could sing," says Bridges. "I knew I could do stuff here and there, but didn't think I was good enough to fit."

• rattle
• religion
• melody
• tone

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What role did Austin Jenkins of White Denim play in Leon Bridges' life?

• Jenkins helped Bridges launch his career.
• Jenkins was a rival of Bridges.

• Jenkins mentored him as a soul musician.

• Jenkins was his uncle and tour manager.

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Which word is the best synonym for marquee?

• persistent

• sign

• true

• shy

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Which choice is the definition of the word pariah?

• a person who is not acceptable to society and is avoided by everyone

• unwilling to tell people about things

• showing great joy and peace

• a young professional person who lives in a city and earns a lot of money that they spend on expensive and fashionable things

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Which word is the best synonym for the word nostalgia?

• loner

• sentimentality

• joyful

• shy

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