DOL 3-6-2024 4.6F, 4.7C Class1

Read this sentence from paragraph 1.

His music is so popular that at least one of his pieces is likely to be performed at most orchestra performances today—over 200 years after he lived!

This sentence helps the reader understand that —

• Beethoven's father started teaching him piano and violin at the age of four

• Beethoven's music remains influential and performed long after his lifetime

• Beethoven's success did not come until many years later

• Beethoven's music is no longer popular and performed long after his lifetime

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

What can the reader infer about Beethoven?

• He was stubborn.

• He got frustrated frequently.

• He was persistent.

• He gave up easily.

Part B

Which sentence from the selection best supports the response to Part A? Select TWO correct answers.

• In his late twenties, Beethoven noticed he could not hear as well.

• But he refused to give up music.

• Beethoven was very sad about his hearing loss.

• [...] he wrote some of his greatest music after losing his hearing.

• Beethoven introduced a new kind of classical music to audiences.

Which sentence is best supported by the photograph at the end of the selection?

• Beethoven was very sad about his hearing loss. (paragraph 6)

• 1. One of the reasons audiences enjoyed Beethoven’s music was because it greatly affected how they felt. (paragraph 7)

• Beethoven expressed himself through music and allowed other people to do the same. (paragraph 8)

• His music has left a lasting impression on music today. (paragraph 8)

The reader knows that this selection is a biography because it —

Select TWO correct answers.

• provides information about Beethoven's life events

• describes the similarities and differences between Beethoven and Mozart

• emphasizes Beethoven's achievements and challenges

• discusses the reasons why audiences enjoyed Beethoven's music

• discusses the reasons why audiences enjoyed Beethoven's music

Based on information in this selection, how does the author most likely feel about Beethoven? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.