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