Many forms of music have originated in the United
States, thanks in large part to the nation's
rich ethnic diversity.
Ragtime
Quiz
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Many forms of music have originated in the United
States, thanks in large part to the nation's
rich ethnic diversity.
NO CHANGE
Music forms
One form of music
The form of music that
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Many forms of music have originated in the United
States, thanks in large part to the nations rich ethnic diversity.
NO CHANGE
national
nations’
nation’s
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
It is ragtime that is one form of American music.
NO CHANGE
Known as ragtime, it is one form of American
music.
Ragtime is one such form of American music.
Being one form of American music is ragtime.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Characterized both by its distinctive African-American
syncopation and conservative European classical structure, ragtime in its heyday from 1900 to 1918
was enjoyed by people of all races and ethnicities.
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ragtime, in its heyday from 1900 to 1918
ragtime, in its heyday, from 1900 to 1918,
ragtime, in its heyday from 1900 to 1918,
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Ragtime grew from the marches and jigs popular in the
Northern Black communities of the late 19th century.
Historians consider 1897 the beginning of mature ragtime. A “rag” can have varied instrumentation; but
usually it is written for piano.
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instrumentation but
instrumentation, but
instrumentation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
QUESTION: At this point, the writer is considering adding the following parenthetical phrase:
–and those who played it –
Given that it is true, would this be a relevant addition
to make here?
A “rag” can have varied instrumentation; but usually it is
written for piano. Ragtime songs have a vocal part, but
much of the music makes the piano center stage.
Yes, because it helps the reader have a better
understanding of the style of music.
Yes, because it provides an important historical
detail that is elaborated on later in the paragraph.
No, because this detail is not essential to the
meaning of the sentence nor to the content of the
paragraph.
No, because the essay only describes the musical
form and not its role in American society in the
early 20th century.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
QUESTION: Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
The first official ragtime hit was Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag, published in 1899.
America was enthralled by this sophisticated composition. Today, Joplin is the most famous figure in ragtime history. He first showed great musical potential at a young age, and when his family moved to a new home in Texas, his mother worked long hours to earn enough money to buy a piano for him.
demonstrated his talent on the piano
revealed his musical skills
exposed his rhythmic touch
played
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