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