Aretha Franklin

Which sentence BEST states a main idea of the entire article?

• Aretha Franklin is a gifted singer and pianist, and she sings in churches.

• Aretha Franklin is the "Queen of Soul" because she is a great singer who earned many awards.

• Aretha Franklin was a really popular singer who is not famous anymore.

• Aretha Franklin was the first woman who joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Which detail from "Struggle And Her Rise Back To The Top" BEST supports the main idea of the article?

• By 1975, Franklin's music became less popular.

• People did not want to listen to her songs.

• Franklin started her own record company, Aretha Records, in 2003.

• Even though she has had slow periods in her career, Aretha Franklin has won more Grammy Awards than almost anyone else.

In 1987, ___________________________

• Aretha became the first woman admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

• Aretha sang for Barack Obama.

• She won her 18th Grammy Award.

• She had a small role in the movie "The Blues Brothers"

Why is it important that Aretha Franklin sang in honor of Barack Obama?

• This shows she is respected for her musical talent.

• This shows she has received many Grammy awards.

• This shows she was able to start her own record company.

• This shows how she survived a hard childhood.

What is the main reason why Aretha Franklin is called the "Queen of Soul"?

• She recorded gospel music.

• She is the top performer among female singers of her type of music.

• She started her own record company.

• She still performs music to this day.

Where was Aretha Franklin born?

• Memphis, Tennessee

• New York, New York

• March 25, 1942

• December 24, 1987

By the time she was 16, Aretha had had _______ children

• one

• two

• three

• zero

Where did Aretha first begin singing?

• on the subway in New York City

• at restaurants in Tennessee

• in church

• for Barack Obama

Aretha first became a mom....

• when she had 14 years old.

• when she was 16 years old

• when she was in New York City

• when she was 14 years old.

I was a multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" . I was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Who am I?

• Ruth Brown

• Beyonce

• Paris Jackson

• Aretha Franklin