Quiz on 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'

Who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?

• J. Rosamond Johnson

• James Weldon Johnson

• Langston Hughes

• Maya Angelou

What is the main theme of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing"?

• Despair and loss

• Celebration and hope

• War and conflict

• Nature and peace

Which line from the song suggests a connection to the past?

• Let our rejoicing rise

• Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us

• Facing the rising sun of our new day begun

• Let it resound loud as the rolling sea

What does the phrase "facing the rising sun of our new day begun" symbolize in the song?

• The end of a journey

• A new beginning and hope

• The setting of the sun

• A time of rest

What is the main theme of the song "We Shall Overcome"?

• Love

• Overcoming adversity

• Friendship

• Celebration

Which phrase is repeated in the song "We Shall Overcome"?

• We Shall Live in Peace

• We Shall Overcome

• We are not afraid

• We'll walk hand in hand

What does the singer express belief in, according to the song?

• Friendship

• Peace

• Overcoming someday

• Happiness

Why are coded messages used in spirituals?

• Helped slaves escape to freedom

• Communicated information between slaves

• Talked trash about the white plantation owners

• All of the above

Where is the birthplace of jazz?

• New York City

• New Orleans

• Bristol

• Chicago