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Britannica Vol.4 Ch 1 - 5
Britannica Vol.4 Ch 1 - 5
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1
Who was Elssler's greatest rival dancer?
La Gypsy
Emily Lee
Marie Taglioni
Joanne
2
Who is the next historical Figure?
Mozart
Picasso
3
What is writer's block?
it's a term used when a writer is mentally ill.
it's a term used when a writer is unable to think what to write.
it's a term used when a writer tries to write a book in different genre.
it's a term used when a writer is unable to publish his/her book.
4
Why people are still impressed of Goya's painting?
Because of the uprightness and power
Because of his great painting techniques
Because of the paintings that show everyday life
Because of the price of his works
5
When did Elssler make her Paris Opera debut?
2019
1801
1905
1834
6
Why couldn't she come back to Paris Opera?
Because of her injury.
Because of her age.
Because of her world tour.
Because of her characteristic.
7
Elssler introduced light and classic ballet
True
False
8
Why the royal family disliked subjects of Goya's paintings?
because they were not Spaniards
Because they were not human beings
Because they were hideous
Because they were different from reality
9
Isabel Allende's father was murdered.
True
False
10
In what language were Isabel Allende's books written?
Latin
Spanish
English
Mexican
11
How did people feel after reading 'Oliver Twist'?
Children must be taken care of.
Children must not steal others' belongings.
Children must be raised in a happy family.
Children must study hard and get good grades.
12
Why do you suppose that Allende often writes about people who are exiles?
Becasue she thought it will draw reader's attention.
Because she wanted to show her objection toward the new government.
Because she wanted to reflect her own experience - life as an exile.
Because she didn't have anything else to write.
13
What is the name of the Polish folk dance?
cracovieme
cracovienne
kracovienne
crocodile
14
What is the name of a book that Dickens wrote using his personal experiences?
King Lear
Oliver Twist
David Copperfield
The tale of two cities
15
Count Basie was a real count.
False
True
16
Why was Basie's nine piece band was distinct?
Because it emphasized the rhythm instrument.
Because Basie played bass.
Because it has '4 beat walking style' rhythm.
Because it has even and light beat.
17
Which novel was originally a letter to Isabel's dying grandfather?
La Casa De los Espiritus
Paula
El Plan Infinito
De Amor y De Sombra
18
What is true about Fanny Elssler?
She was great in classical ballet.
She danced gracefully.
She showed energetic performances.
She is an Australian ballerina.
19
Why do people still enjoy his books?
to read and gain knowledge.
to learn how life was at that time.
to know why he was popular.
to read the amazing plot.
20
Dickens' stories were entirely imaginary creations.
True
False
21
How many instruments were there in Basie's first band?
7
8
9
6
22
What kind of lesson can we learn from 'Christmas Carol'?
We should not be rich.
Ghosts exist.
We should have family to spend Christmas with.
We should share and enjoy the moment with company.
23
Approximately how many years after Goya's death were his paintings shown?
32
35
34
31
24
How did Goya became the 'painter to the king'?
Because of his appearance
Because he is a member of royal family
Because of his money
Because of his talent
25
What was the fist job that Francisco De Goya took?
tapestry designer
painter
dancer
bullfighter
26
Since when did the band gain popularity?
Since his band played at many nightclubs.
Since he set the pattern that modern jazz could follow.
Since his band could play difficult songs.
Since he got a nickname in a radio broadcasts.
27
Why is Goya considered as modern painter by some people?
Because he used his imagination to drew scenes in the future
Because he drew realistic scenes
Because his techniques were outstanding
Because 18th century is considered modern
28
Who taught Basie to play the piano?
Duke Ellington
A count
His mother
Fats Waller
29
What does 'the marginals' means?
People who are kicked out from society.
people who live in the edge of the cliff.
People who are brave enough to run away.
People who don' want to be protected.
30
Where did she spend her last years?
in Austria
in Australia
in France
in Canada
31
Which of the following is not true about Count Basie?
Basie started his career by playing piano on the Vaudeville stage.
He knows how to play bass.
He developed a walking style of rhythm.
He went to Kansas city and studied music.
32
What painting style did Goya use?
reality
realism
real
surrealism
33
What technique did Allende use?
surrealism
fantasy myth
realism
magic realism
34
Goya became the 'painter to the king of Spain' in 1786
True
False
35
Why do you think most of his stories are related with children?
Because he was a rigtheous man and believed it was a right thing to do.
Because he experienced that himself and he believed it needed to be changed
Because he felt bad about children being treated badly.
Because he knew that would be a great story to write about.
36
What did Charles Dickens usually write about?
Life of an orphan.
Joanne teacher
Life of children
His life.
37
Guess who is Joanne teacher's favorite historical figure!
Fransisco de Goya
Isabel Allende
Charles Dickens
Count Basie
38
Which of the following is not the country that Elssler visited?
France
Russia
England
Germany
39
What did Goya wanted to portrait in his paintings?
Everyday world
The realistic view of Spain
Royal Family
Wealthy Spaniards
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Where did Elssler borrowed her ballet style?
Folk traditional dance
Spanish traditional dance
Polish traditional dance
Korean traditional dance
