Carole King at Carole King Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA, on 12/3/12

Carole King at Carole King Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA, on 12/3/12

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video highlights the remarkable achievements of singer-songwriter Carol King. Born in Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn, her musical talent was evident from a young age. By 17, she co-wrote her first number one hit, 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow,' with Jerry Goffin. Her career reached its peak with the 1971 album 'Tapestry,' which resonated deeply with her contemporaries and solidified her place in music history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Carol King born and raised?

Boston and Philadelphia

Manhattan and Brooklyn

Los Angeles and San Francisco

Chicago and Detroit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Carol King write her first number one hit?

21

17

15

19

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Carol King collaborate with to write 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'?

Jerry Goffin

Paul Simon

James Taylor

Bob Dylan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the album that marked the peak of Carol King's career?

Tapestry

Thriller

Abbey Road

Rumours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the album 'Tapestry' impact Carol King's contemporaries?

It was criticized by them.

It spoke personally to them.

It was only popular in Europe.

It was largely ignored by them.