- 1. When was Marian Anderson born?
A) 1905
B) 1950
C) 1897
D) 1920
- 2. In which City was Marian Anderson born?
A) Chicago
B) New York
C) Los Angeles
D) Philadelphia
- 3. Marian Anderson is best known for her career as a(n)
A) Singer
B) Dancer
C) Actress
D) Painter
- 4. Marian Anderson gained international fame for her performance in 1939 at which venue?
A) Carnegie Hall
B) Royal Albert Hall
C) Madison Square Garden
D) Lincoln Memorial
- 5. Which musical genre was Marian Anderson known for mainly performing?
A) Jazz
B) Classical
C) Country
D) Hip Hop
- 6. Marian Anderson was forced to perform a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being denied a performance at which location?
A) Constitution Hall
B) The White House
C) Madison Square Garden
D) Apollo Theater
- 7. In what year did Marian Anderson retire from singing?
A) 1975
B) 1950
C) 1985
D) 1965
- 8. Marian Anderson was a spokesperson for which organization that fought against racial discrimination?
A) UNICEF
B) Greenpeace
C) ACLU
D) NAACP
- 9. Marian Anderson was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in which year?
A) 1978
B) 1995
C) 1965
D) 1985
- 10. Marian Anderson's autobiography is titled:
A) I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
B) Symphony in Black
C) The Fire Next Time
D) My Lord, What a Morning
- 11. Marian Anderson passed away in which year?
A) 2015
B) 1975
C) 2005
D) 1993
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