Understanding the Song 'Jolene'

The transcript is a heartfelt plea to Jolene, asking her not to take the speaker's man. It describes Jolene's captivating beauty and the emotional turmoil the speaker experiences due to her partner's admiration for Jolene. The speaker repeatedly begs Jolene, emphasizing the importance of her decision on the speaker's happiness.

What is the main request the narrator makes to Jolene in the first section?

• To be friends with her

• To leave her man alone

• To help her with a task

• To sing a song together

How does the narrator describe Jolene's appearance?

• With curly red hair and hazel eyes

• With auburn hair and emerald green eyes

• With long blonde hair and brown eyes

• With short black hair and blue eyes

What does the narrator reveal about her man's behavior in the second section?

• He writes letters to Jolene

• He ignores Jolene completely

• He sings songs about Jolene

• He talks about Jolene in his sleep

Why does the narrator feel she cannot compete with Jolene?

• Because Jolene is wealthier

• Because Jolene is more talented

• Because Jolene is more beautiful

• Because Jolene is more famous

What does the narrator say about her own feelings towards her man in the final section?

• She is indifferent about losing him

• She is planning to leave him

• She could easily find someone else

• She would never love again if she lost him