Caroline Lavelle: Casting a spell on the cello

Caroline Lavelle: Casting a spell on the cello

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Health Sciences, Performing Arts, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The speaker begins with a personal story about a computer issue upon arriving from England, leading to a connection with an IT professional who also plays the cello. This sets the stage for a musical performance featuring the speaker and Thomas Dolby, performing the song 'Farther than the Sun'. The performance includes themes of distance, worthiness, and introspection, conveyed through poetic lyrics and music.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem did the narrator face upon arriving from their journey?

Their luggage was lost.

Their laptop was malfunctioning.

Their phone was stolen.

They missed their flight.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the narrator's musical partner mentioned in the introduction?

Mark

Thomas Dolby

Gerda

The IT guy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the song 'Farther than the Sun'?

Adventure and exploration

Distance and emotional coldness

Friendship and loyalty

Technology and innovation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the song, what does the narrator compare their heart to?

A frozen lake

A burning fire

A blooming flower

Lava under stone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest about the person they are addressing in the song?

They are very understanding.

They are not worthy.

They are very supportive.

They are always present.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor is used to describe the person's eyes in the song?

Calculating and spinning figures

Gentle and kind

Dark as the night

Bright as the sun

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about being in love, according to the song?

They are indifferent.

They are afraid of it.

They are confused by it.

They are in love with being in love.