Understanding Nina Simone's Message

Understanding Nina Simone's Message

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

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Breanna Jones

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message of the song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"?

People should always try to be perfect

Everyone makes mistakes but wants to be understood

It’s important to ignore what others think about you

The world is always fair and kind

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which emotion is mostly expressed in the song?

Happiness

Frustration and sadness

Excitement

Fear

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre of music is Nina Simone best known for?

Classical

Rock

Jazz and Blues

Country

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the lyrics, Nina Simone talks about feeling like she is sometimes misunderstood. What does this mean?

People always listen to what she says

People don’t understand her true feelings and intentions

She is very quiet and doesn’t like to talk

She is always angry at others

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nina Simone’s music was often connected to which movement?

The Civil Rights Movement

The Space Exploration Movement

The American Revolution

The Industrial Revolution

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you think this song could relate to Black people today?

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