W.C. Handy: Father of the Blues (Step 2)
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Question 1 |
Handy saw the primitive beauty of blues music. He said that their music needed ___ but had character. Folks would pay good money for it. Hint: the answer means to clean up or make shine.
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A | potential |
B | suffering |
C | polishing |
D | influence |
Question 2 |
Blues and gospel music can show sadness and deep or ___ joy at the same time. The answer means deep.
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A | painful |
B | hopeful |
C | profound |
D | primitive |
Question 3 |
Blues and gospel singers try to find meaning in suffering. In this way, blues and gospel songs share a similar ___. The source of these songs is the need to survive. They are songs of survival.
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A | potential |
B | reflection |
C | education |
D | inspiration |
Question 4 |
W.C. Handy was the son of a ___.
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A | country farmer |
B | restaurant cook |
C | school teacher |
D | church leader |
Question 5 |
The blues was a ___ or local music, but with Handy's influence, it became a national force.
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A | original |
B | regional |
C | primitive |
D | meaninful |
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