Yo Yo Ma: Connecting the World through Music

What instrument does Yo-Yo Ma play?

• Violin

• Piano

• Cello

• Flute

Where was Yo-Yo Ma born?

• Beijing, China

• New York, USA

• Paris, France

• Tokyo, Japan

What project did Yo-Yo Ma found to connect cultures through music?

• The Harmony Project

• The Silk Road Project

• The Global Music Initiative

• The Cultural Exchange Program

At what age did Yo-Yo Ma perform in his first recital?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which U.S. President attended a concert where Yo-Yo Ma performed as a child?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Gerald Ford

How many Grammy awards had Yo-Yo Ma won by 2015?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 20

What does Yo-Yo Ma hope to inspire in people through his performances?

• A love for classical music

• A passion for playing the cello

• A desire to travel the world

• A love and honor for music

The information about Ma’s childhood is important to the selection because it shows that —

• Ma can appreciate the accomplishments of other musicians

• Ma wanted to be as talented as the rest of his family members were

• Ma developed his musical talent at an especially young age

• Ma wants people who enjoy his music to relate to his personal experiences

In paragraph 6, the word agile describes movement that is —

• made with much effort

• new and uncertain

• learned over time

• quick and natural

Ma named his program the “Silk Road Project” most likely because he —

• believes music has the power to bring different people together

• wishes he had more opportunities to visit his homeland

• is interested in trading instruments with people in other countries

• travels many miles between concert events