Week 19 SS - Mississippi’s Musicians, Writers, and Arts

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Week 19 SS - Mississippi’s Musicians, Writers, and Arts

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What did Steven and Natalia use to travel through time and explore different eras of music history?

A magical book

An enchanted painting

A magic vinyl record

A time-traveling spaceship

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Which blues musician was known for making up songs on the spot in the recording studio and recorded with multiple record labels under different names?

Muddy Waters

Charley Patton

John Lee Hooker

B.B. King

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What is the main theme of Mildred Taylor’s novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

A love story set in Mississippi in the 1930s

The challenges faced by an African American family in Mississippi during the Great Depression

A thriller involving night riders and mysterious attacks

A historical account of Mississippi during the 1930s

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Where were William Faulkner's most famous novels set?

New Albany, Mississippi

Harvard

Yoknapatawpha

Estelle's hometown

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What motivated Jim Henson to pursue a career in television and puppetry?

His love for the color blue

A desire to make the world a better place

Peer pressure from friends

Financial success in the TV industry

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What did Richard Wright do after World War II?

He moved to Mississippi.

He continued his education.

He moved to Paris, France.

He became a civil rights activist.

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What did Steven and Natalia use to travel through time and explore different eras of music history?

A magical book

An enchanted painting

A magic vinyl record

A time-traveling spaceship

Which blues musician was known for making up songs on the spot in the recording studio and recorded with multiple record labels under different names?

Muddy Waters

Charley Patton

John Lee Hooker

B.B. King

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Where were William Faulkner's most famous novels set?

New Albany, Mississippi

Harvard

Yoknapatawpha

Estelle's hometown

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What type of writing style is William Faulkner known for in his novels?

Romantic, love stories

Stream of consciousness

Suspenseful Mystery

Rhyming, rhythmic patterns

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What motivated Jim Henson to pursue a career in television and puppetry?

His love for the color blue

A desire to make the world a better place

Peer pressure from friends

Financial success in the TV industry

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10

What did Richard Wright do after World War II?

He moved to Mississippi.

He continued his education.

He moved to Paris, France.

He became a civil rights activist.

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Which of Richard Wright's works became a bestseller in 1940?

Uncle Tom’s Children

Black Boy

Native Son

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Why is the land important to the Logan family in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

It holds hidden treasure

It is a place where night riders gather

It serves as their livelihood and a safe, prideful space

It is a temporary shelter during the Great Depression

What role does Natasha Trethewey serve as Poet Laureate, according to Natalia?

Encouraging people to appreciate fiction

Promoting the importance of non-fiction writing

Encouraging people to appreciate poetry and engaging in public activities

Leading a campaign for the preservation of historical landmarks

What type of writing style is William Faulkner known for in his novels?

Romantic, love stories

Stream of consciousness

Suspenseful Mystery

Rhyming, rhythmic patterns

Which of Richard Wright's works became a bestseller in 1940?

Uncle Tom’s Children

Black Boy

Native Son

White Library Card