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