Question 1

The Lomax and Seeger families were strictly performers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Zydeco is a blend of British and French traditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following most promotes traditional country music values?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban folk 
B)  bluegrass 
C)  zydeco 
D)  alternative country 
A)  urban folk 
B)  bluegrass 
C)  zydeco 
D)  alternative country B

Question 4

Which of the following is least connected to the political world?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban folk 
B)  bluegrass 
C)  Bob Dylan 
D)  Joan Baez 
A)  urban folk 
B)  bluegrass 
C)  Bob Dylan 
D)  Joan Baez

Question 5

One of zydeco's influences on country music is the use of the accordion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hawaiian instruments had a significant influence on country music.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Woody Guthrie began his career as a hillbilly singer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Groups such as the Weavers were forced to perform at venues such as college campuses because

Accepted Answer

A)  they did not appeal to an older audience 
B)  they were free to express their political views there 
C)  they were not allowed in union halls 
D)  they were blacklisted from television 
A)  they did not appeal to an older audience 
B)  they were free to express their political views there 
C)  they were not allowed in union halls 
D)  they were blacklisted from television

Question 9

Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" was written in response to which of the following songs that he greatly disliked?

Accepted Answer

A)  God Bless America 
B)  America the Beautiful 
C)  America 
D)  Star Spangled Banner 
A)  God Bless America 
B)  America the Beautiful 
C)  America 
D)  Star Spangled Banner

Question 10

The ukulele originated in the Appalachian mountains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Weavers,founded by Pete Seeger,were dedicated to

Accepted Answer

A)  preservation of folk sheet music 
B)  preserving the political-activist folk music tradition 
C)  preserving standard folk music harmony 
D)  preserving folk music instrumentation 
A)  preservation of folk sheet music 
B)  preserving the political-activist folk music tradition 
C)  preserving standard folk music harmony 
D)  preserving folk music instrumentation

Question 12

Country lyrics are usually not about protest,but focus instead on

Accepted Answer

A)  social commentary 
B)  historical events 
C)  political activism 
D)  ethnic diversity 
A)  social commentary 
B)  historical events 
C)  political activism 
D)  ethnic diversity

Question 13

Which is true regarding Bob Dylan?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was always true to the folk music format. 
B)  He inspired other folk musicians to write original songs. 
C)  He began his career as a poet. 
D)  He rarely addressed social issues in his songs. 
A)  He was always true to the folk music format. 
B)  He inspired other folk musicians to write original songs. 
C)  He began his career as a poet. 
D)  He rarely addressed social issues in his songs.

Question 14

Which of the following is least easy to define?

Accepted Answer

A)  urban folk music 
B)  alternative country 
C)  Zydeco 
D)  Cajun 
A)  urban folk music 
B)  alternative country 
C)  Zydeco 
D)  Cajun

Question 15

Some country songwriters are considered folk poets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Tom Dooley" exemplified

Accepted Answer

A)  emerging ties between folk and country music 
B)  urban folk music's focus on themes of murder 
C)  the zydeco influence 
D)  Cajun overtones 
A)  emerging ties between folk and country music 
B)  urban folk music's focus on themes of murder 
C)  the zydeco influence 
D)  Cajun overtones

Question 17

Woody Guthrie's music was anti-trade union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cajun music evolved in a remote area of

Accepted Answer

A)  Louisiana 
B)  Texas 
C)  Tennessee 
D)  Virginia 
A)  Louisiana 
B)  Texas 
C)  Tennessee 
D)  Virginia

Question 19

Describe the ties between folk music performers and folk music preservationists.

Accepted Answer

There was a strong connection between fo

Question 20

Country music's use of the steel guitar and its incorporation of Cajun music both exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  its exclusive use of acoustic instruments 
B)  its adaptation of regional styles 
C)  its reliance on Appalachian mountain instruments 
D)  its tendency to focus on the ballad 
A)  its exclusive use of acoustic instruments 
B)  its adaptation of regional styles 
C)  its reliance on Appalachian mountain instruments 
D)  its tendency to focus on the ballad

Exam 11: Ethnic Traditions and the Urban Folk Revival

The Lomax and Seeger families were strictly performers.

Zydeco is a blend of British and French traditions.

Which of the following most promotes traditional country music values?

Which of the following is least connected to the political world?

One of zydeco's influences on country music is the use of the accordion.

Hawaiian instruments had a significant influence on country music.

Woody Guthrie began his career as a hillbilly singer.

Groups such as the Weavers were forced to perform at venues such as college campuses because

Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land" was written in response to which of the following songs that he greatly disliked?

The ukulele originated in the Appalachian mountains.

The Weavers,founded by Pete Seeger,were dedicated to

Country lyrics are usually not about protest,but focus instead on

Which is true regarding Bob Dylan?

Which of the following is least easy to define?

Some country songwriters are considered folk poets.

"Tom Dooley" exemplified

Woody Guthrie's music was anti-trade union.

Cajun music evolved in a remote area of

Describe the ties between folk music performers and folk music preservationists.

Country music's use of the steel guitar and its incorporation of Cajun music both exemplify

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