How are gospel and blues alike?

Both can make listeners feel strong feelings.

"One of the ways blacks fought against slavery was with the breath in their bodies." This means

they expressed feelings by singing.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this story?

to inform readers about Mahalia and the blues.

Why did slaves sing the blues?

It reminded them of their homes

Which of the following is a statement of opinion?

The blues are like having the flu in your feelings.

Which happened first?

The author went to Chicago with a church group.

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"Mahalia Jackson" Reading Comprehension

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1
How are gospel and blues alike?
Both were invented in the 1600's
Both are only played in Louisiana.
Both can make listeners feel strong feelings.
Both are no longer played.
2
"One of the ways blacks fought against slavery was with the breath in their bodies." This means
they talked about being free
they worked for freedom until they were tired
they expressed feelings by singing.
they protested by shouting loudly
3
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this story?
to inform readers about Mahalia and the blues.
To tell readers about all of the many awards Mahalia won.
To make readers want to study blues music.
to convince readers that blues music is enjoyable.
4
How were Mahalia and Bessie Smith alike?
They both sang in Chicago.
They both were friends of Martin Luther King.
They both received formal gospel training.
The both were from Louisiana.
5
Why did slaves sing the blues?
It was a way to earn extra money
It reminded them of their homes
It kept them awake during long workdays
6
What would be another good name for this selection?
The History of Gospel
A Magnificent Voice
Music Queen
Songs of Sadness
7
Which of the following is a statement of opinion?
Mahalia Jackson was not a blues singer.
People who had owned the slaves still owned the land.
The blues are like having the flu in your feelings.
In 1946, Mahalia's first record was released.
8
Which happened first?
The author went to Chicago with a church group.
The author wrote this selection.
The author heard Mahalia sing.
The author didn't value Mahalia's singing.
9
Which is a statement of fact?
Slavery ended in 1865.
Most great blues singers are black.
The information about Mahlia is very interesting.
Mahalia sang the blues like nobody else could.
10
Where could you investigate to prove that "The roots of the blues go back to slavery"?
dictionary
biography
encyclopedia
bibliography

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