Why did Mr. Ponte stay in Gabon for so long?

He wanted to learn about Gabonese traditions

Why is the tradition of respecting nature important in Gabon?

nature gives the people what they need

What make the instruments of Gabon unique?

they are made from natural resources

What made it hard for Michael to accomplish his goal?

he was injured in the Vietnam War

Why is music important in Gabon?

songs carry history and traditions

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Traditions

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A review of information in the texts Musical Journey and Shaped by tradition.

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1
How does Michael explain his ability to be a blind artist?
He never wears shoes
He went to the doctor and got lasik
He sees with his hands
he uses the strongest clay
2
Who goes to Gabon in A Musical Journey?
people from Gabon
Gorillas
Josh Ponte
Ramona
3
Who is Michael Naranjo?
Mr. Granstrom's brother
A blind sculptor
A guy who is in the army
a guy who does not wear socks
4
How did Mr. Ponte describe the music of Gabon?
like thunder...feel the thunder
like nails on a chalk board
like rain drops falling on his head
Like sounds of the forest
5
What tradition did Michael get from his mother?
dancing barefoot
being blind
working with clay
living in a pueblo
6
Why did Mr. Ponte stay in Gabon for so long?
He was healed by Gabonese music.
The gorillas told him to.
He lost his plane ticket
He wanted to learn about Gabonese traditions
7
Why is the tradition of respecting nature important in Gabon?
global warming man...its real
nature gives the people what they need
nature is all around us
Nature can be scary...respect it
8
What was Michael's goal?
to be a clay dancer
never wear shoes again
to be blind
to be an artist
9
What make the instruments of Gabon unique?
they are made from garbage
they are made from natural resources
no one can play them
they make special sounds.
10
Why does Mr. Ponte go to Gabon?
To share traditions with the world
To make instruments from natural resources
To learn about traditions
To help gorillas
11
What made it hard for Michael to accomplish his goal?
He had long toe nails
He was injured in the French Revolution
His mom was always mad at him
he was injured in the Vietnam War
12
Why is music important in Gabon?
they are good singers
songs carry history and traditions
they love music
they have no electricity

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