Paul Anka interview

Paul Anka interview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Paul Anka recounts meeting Frank Sinatra in the 1960s and writing a song for him, which Sinatra recorded professionally. Anka describes the thrill of having Sinatra record his song, comparing it to other music legends. He also recalls a tragic incident involving Buddy Holly's plane crash, highlighting the impact on the music community.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the speaker feel was the right person to perform the song they wrote?

Buddy Holly

Joey D.

Frank Sinatra

Paul Anka

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Frank Sinatra respond to the song presented to him?

He refused to record it.

He ignored it.

He recorded it professionally.

He recorded it unprofessionally.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's reaction to having Frank Sinatra record their song?

Indifferent

Disappointed

Thrilled

Uninterested

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Buddy Holly suggest to the group when they were tired?

Chartering a plane

Staying overnight

Taking a bus

Walking to the next city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the speaker's name not chosen for the plane flight?

They were too young.

They were too old.

They missed the selection.

They were not interested.