Question 1

&#34;Tom Dooley&#34; exemplified&#10;A) emerging ties between folk and country music&#10;B) urban folk music's focus on themes of murder&#10;C) the zydeco influence&#10;D) Cajun overtones

Accepted Answer

"Tom Dooley" was a traditional folk song that was recorded by The Kingston Trio in 1958, becoming a massive hit and cementing the group's place in the emerging folk revival. The song was later covered by numerous country artists, exemplifying the growing ties between the two genres.

Question 2

Which is true regarding Bob Dylan?&#10;A) He was always true to the folk music format.&#10;B) He inspired other folk musicians to write original songs.&#10;C) He began his career as a poet.&#10;D) He rarely addressed social issues in his songs.

Accepted Answer

Bob Dylan is known for inspiring other folk musicians to write original songs. He also incorporated elements of rock and roll into his music, deviating from traditional folk music formats.

Answer: C
 While Bob Dylan's music career is highly acclaimed, he got his start as a poet when he moved to New York City in the early 1960s. He began writing songs while performing in the Greenwich Village music scene.

Note: Choices A and D are both incorrect. Bob Dylan is known for experimenting with different music formats, and his songs often addressed social issues.

Question 3

Some country songwriters are considered folk poets.

Accepted Answer

Some country songwriters, such as Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, are often considered as folk poets due to their storytelling and lyrical abilities.

Question 4

Woody Guthrie's &#34;This Land is Your Land&#34; was written in response to which of the following songs that he greatly disliked?&#10;A) God Bless America&#10;B) America the Beautiful&#10;C) America&#10;D) Star Spangled Banner

Accepted Answer

Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land is Your Land" as a response to Irving Berlin's song "God Bless America," which he thought did not accurately represent the realities of certain parts of the country.

Question 5

The Weavers,founded by Pete Seeger,were dedicated to&#10;A) preservation of folk sheet music&#10;B) preserving the political-activist folk music tradition&#10;C) preserving standard folk music harmony&#10;D) preserving folk music instrumentation

Accepted Answer

Pete Seeger and the Weavers were known for their dedication to preserving and performing politically charged folk songs, including songs of protest and social justice. While they also drew upon traditional folk music and even wrote some original songs, their focus was on using music as a tool for activism and social change.

Question 6

Woody Guthrie began his career as a hillbilly singer.

Accepted Answer

Woody Guthrie's early music was heavily influenced by country and folk traditions, including hillbilly music.

Question 7

Woody Guthrie's music was anti-trade union.

Accepted Answer

Woody Guthrie's music was not anti-trade union. In fact, he was a strong advocate for labor rights and wrote many songs supporting unions and workers' struggles.

Question 8

The Lomax and Seeger families were strictly performers.

Accepted Answer

While the Lomax and Seeger families were known for their contributions to folk music as collectors and promoters, they were not strictly performers. For example, John Lomax was a folklorist and musicologist who traveled the country collecting and recording traditional songs, while Pete Seeger was also an activist and songwriter in addition to being a performer.

Question 9

Hawaiian instruments had a significant influence on country music.

Accepted Answer

Hawaiian instruments such as the steel guitar and the ukulele were incorporated into country music in the early 20th century, particularly in the genre known as "Western swing." This influence can still be heard in modern country music.

Question 10

Which of the following most promotes traditional country music values?&#10;A) urban folk&#10;B) bluegrass&#10;C) zydeco&#10;D) alternative country

Accepted Answer

Bluegrass music is a subgenre of traditional country music that values authenticity, storytelling, and musicianship. It often incorporates traditional instruments like the banjo, mandolin, and fiddle and focuses on rural themes and lifestyles.

Question 11

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

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Question 12

Zydeco is a blend of British and French traditions.

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Question 13

Cajun music evolved in a remote area of&#10;A) Louisiana&#10;B) Texas&#10;C) Tennessee&#10;D) Virginia

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Question 14

Groups such as the Weavers were forced to perform at venues such as college campuses because&#10;A) they did not appeal to an older audience&#10;B) they were free to express their political views there&#10;C) they were not allowed in union halls&#10;D) they were blacklisted from television

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Question 15

Country music's use of the steel guitar and its incorporation of Cajun music both exemplify&#10;A) its exclusive use of acoustic instruments&#10;B) its adaptation of regional styles&#10;C) its reliance on Appalachian mountain instruments&#10;D) its tendency to focus on the ballad

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Question 16

Country lyrics are usually not about protest,but focus instead on&#10;A) social commentary&#10;B) historical events&#10;C) political activism&#10;D) ethnic diversity

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Question 17

Which of the following is least connected to the political world?&#10;A) urban folk&#10;B) bluegrass&#10;C) Bob Dylan&#10;D) Joan Baez

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Question 18

The ukulele originated in the Appalachian mountains.

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Question 19

Many Cajuns from Louisiana descended from the French.

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Question 20

Which of the following is least easy to define?&#10;A) urban folk music&#10;B) alternative country&#10;C) Zydeco&#10;D) Cajun

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Question 21

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

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Deck 11: Ethnic Traditions and the Urban Folk Revival