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Blues People by Leroi Jones - Test
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Blues People'?
A) The evolution of rock music
B) The influence of jazz on blues
C) The biography of Leroi Jones
D) The history of African American music
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Blues People'?
A) Leroi Jones
B) Langston Hughes
C) James Baldwin
D) Zora Neale Hurston
  • 3. In which year was 'Blues People' published?
A) 1973
B) 1963
C) 1953
D) 1983
  • 4. What genre does 'Blues People' primarily discuss?
A) Country music
B) Blues music
C) Pop music
D) Classical music
  • 5. Which city does Jones specifically highlight for its blues scene?
A) Los Angeles
B) New York
C) New Orleans
D) Chicago
  • 6. What impact does Jones claim the blues has on American culture?
A) It profoundly influences other music genres.
B) It is a minor cultural element.
C) It is isolated from other cultures.
D) It only influences nightlife.
  • 7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?
A) Folk melodies
B) Orchestral arrangements
C) Call and response
D) Electronic sounds
  • 8. Which term does Jones use to describe the connection between blues and African heritage?
A) Urbanization
B) Globalization
C) Commercialization
D) Cultural expression
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