Violins of Hope Quiz

What was unique about the concert performed by the Cleveland Orchestra?

• It featured only wind instruments.

• It took place in a historic synagogue and used instruments untouched for over 70 years.

• It was held in a modern concert hall.

• It was a solo performance by a famous pianist.

Who is Amnon Weinstein?

• A historian specializing in World War II.

• A second-generation luthier who restored Holocaust-surviving instruments.

• A famous violinist.

• A conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra.

What was found inside the violin that was played in the Auschwitz orchestra?

• A piece of sheet music.

• Black powder.

• A photograph.

• A hidden message.

Why did many Jewish prisoners play the violin in concentration camps?

• It was part of their daily routine.

• They were forced to by the guards.

• It was a form of defiance and a way to pray.

• They wanted to entertain other prisoners.

What is a significant reason why many Jewish people historically played the violin?

• It was easy to carry and run away with.

• It was the loudest instrument.

• It was the most expensive instrument.

• It was the only instrument allowed by the authorities.

What unique quality does the violin have according to its design origin?

• It is the heaviest string instrument.

• It emulates the range of the female soprano voice.

• It can play multiple notes simultaneously.

• It has the longest strings.

What happens to a violin if it isn't played for a long time?

• It changes color.

• It becomes louder.

• It loses its sound and spirit.

• It becomes easier to play.

Why did Amnon Weinstein create the Violins of Hope exhibit?

• To ensure the voices of the voiceless could be heard by playing the violins.

• To sell the violins.

• To display them in a museum without playing them.

• To donate them to schools.

What was the reaction of the audience to the Violins of Hope concert?

• They were confused.

• They were indifferent.

• They were disappointed.

• They were uplifted.

What can you hear if you listen carefully to the Violins of Hope?

• The stories of the people who once owned them.

• The voices of the current players.

• The sound of the ocean.

• The noise of the city.