Willie Nelson's Humbling Chess Match with Ray Charles

Willie Nelson's Humbling Chess Match with Ray Charles

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Arts, Performing Arts, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Willy recounts a memorable chess match with Ray Charles 30 years ago. During a show in Austin, Willy visited Ray at his hotel, where they played chess. Ray's unique chess pieces, all the same color, didn't hinder his ability to win three games in a row. Willy humorously reflects on the lesson in humility he learned and jokes about wanting the lights on for their next match.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial setting of Willy's encounter with Ray Charles?

At a chess tournament

At a hotel in Austin

In a park during a sunny day

In a music studio

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Ray Charles distinguish the chess pieces during the game?

By their color

By touch

By their size

By their weight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about Ray Charles' chess set?

It was made of glass

The pieces were magnetic

The pieces were all the same color

It was a digital chessboard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Willy's reaction after losing the chess games?

He thanked Ray and suggested they sing

He asked for a different chess set

He decided to quit playing chess

He challenged Ray to a rematch immediately

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Willy plan to change for the next chess game with Ray?

Use a different chess set

Play in a different location

Play with the lights on

Invite more players