Marian Anderson

What year was Marian Anderson born?

• 1897

• 1905

• 1910

• 1925

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Which prestigious award did Marian Anderson receive in 1941?

• Pulitzer Prize

• Emmy Award

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize

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Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'Marian Anderson was a famous opera singer who's voice captivated audiences around the world.'

• Marian Anderson was a famous opera singer whose voice captivated audiences around the world.

• Marian Anderson was a famous opera singer who voice captivated audiences around the world.

• Marian Anderson was a famous opera singer who's voice captivated audiences around the world.

• Marian Anderson was a famous opera singer whose voice captivated audiences around the world.

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What was one of Marian Anderson's most significant achievements?

• First African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera

• First African American to win an Academy Award

• First African American to perform at Carnegie Hall

• First African American to win a Grammy Award

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What does the following paragraph mainly reveal about Marian Anderson?

• Her secretarial studies were her main focus.

• She was popular at school.

• She gave up her dream of singing after struggling to fit in at her new school.

• She refused to give up her dream of singing, despite the obstacles she faced.

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In which year did Marian Anderson perform at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.?

• 1955

• 1945

• 1939

• 1925

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Identify and correct the error in the following sentence: 'Marian Anderson's career spanned over five decades, during witch she broke many barriers.'

• Marian Anderson's career spanned over five decades, during which she broke many barriers.

• Marian Anderson's career spanned over five decades, during which she broke many barriers.

• Marian Anderson's career spanned over five decades, during which she broke many barriers.

• Marian Anderson's career spanned over five decades, during which she broke many barriers.

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What role did Marian Anderson play in the civil rights movement?

• She broke racial barriers in the music industry and advocated for racial equality.

• She was a politician advocating for civil rights

• She was a professional athlete breaking racial barriers

• She was a scientist conducting research on racial equality

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Which organization refused Marian Anderson the right to perform because of her race, leading to her historic Lincoln Memorial concert?

• The Metropolitan Opera

• The Daughters of the American Revolution

• The New York Philharmonic

• The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Who was the First Lady of the United States that played a significant role in arranging Marian Anderson's performance at the Lincoln Memorial?

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Jackie Kennedy

• Bess Truman

• Mamie Eisenhower

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