Understanding Nina Simone's Message

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

Which emotion is mostly expressed in the song?

• Happiness

• Frustration and sadness

• Excitement

• Fear

What genre of music is Nina Simone best known for?

• Classical

• Rock

• Jazz and Blues

• Country

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

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

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Space Exploration Movement

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

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