WorksheetsWhen Marian Sang- Reading and Vocabulary
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 19mins
When Marian first started singing, what was the hardest part for her?
She didn't have the confidence she needed.
No one wanted to hear her.
She sang too loudly.
her parent's didn't want her to sing.
Why was Marian rejected from music school?
her skin color
she wasn't good enough
she couldn't afford it
she was never rejected from music school
What group gave Marian the most support?
the hospital where her mother worked
the local choir
her school
her church family
How does the author show you song lyrics?
she uses italics
the words are bold
the words are in quotes
they are on a music sheet
What is an advantage of Marian traveling to Europe?
she will learn the new languages
she will sing for a mixed audience
she will develop her voice with the help of amazing teachers
all of the above
Why did Marian struggle with traveling to Europe?
it was very expensive
she was scared of new places
she missed her family
she got sick
The first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was a supporter of Marian Anderson.
TRUE
FALSE
different or set apart
success
distinct
prejudice
unwavering
hatred or unfair treatment toward a person or group without reason
prejudice
unwavering
debut
devoted
a person or thing that does well
opera
protest
success
encore
a person’s first appearance on stage, in concert, or on film
trepidation
surge
devotion
debut
a rise or rush of something
surge
protest
success
opera
loyal
debut
distinct
devoted
surge
a condition of anxiety or dread; nervousness
opera
trepidation
encore
protest
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra
opera
duet
debut
success
a piece of music performed by two singers
opera
debut
duet
encore
to express a disagreement in a planned, organized way
encore
unwavering
protest
debut
a request by an audience for the performance to continue
unwavering
duet
debut
encore
steady; not changing positions
prejudice
unwavering
success
distinct
