Which happened first?

The author went to Chicago with a church group.

How are gospel and blues alike?

Both can make listeners feel strong feelings.

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

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

they expressed feelings by singing.

Which of the following is a statement of opinion?

The blues are like having the flu in your feelings.

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"Mahalia Jackson" Reading Comprehension

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

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