Revision Time!
Test Your Knowledge on Evelyn Glennie
Welcome to the "Revision Time!" quiz where you can test your knowledge about the inspiring journey of Evelyn Glennie, a renowned percussionist who overcame her deafness to become a musical icon.
Join us and discover:
- Facts about her childhood and early challenges
- Her unique approach to music
- Achievements and contributions to the musical world
At what age Evelyn's mother realised she was deaf?
8
7
9
17
Evelyn learned music from_________
Royal Academy of Music in New York
Royal Academy of Music in London
Royal Academy of Music in New Delhi
Royal academy of Music in Scotland
How did Evelyn Glennie become deaf?
Through a gradual process
She was deaf by birth
In an accident
Due to chicken pox
Why did the crowd jostle at the station?
To catch a train
To get free ride
To get free food
To see the train
How old was Evelyn when she auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music?
16
17
15
18
What did the headmistress advise Evelyn's parents?
They should withdraw her
They should shift her to another school
They should take her to a specialist doctor
They should teach her at home
What was Evelyn not going to give up?
Her struggle to deafness
Her hope for becoming a famous musician
Her ambition in life
All the above options are correct
What did Evelyn notice a girl playing one day?
Guitar
Violin
Tabla
Xylophone
Who was Ron Forbes?
Evelyn' father
Her music teacher
Her doctor
Her friend
What did Ron Forbes ask Evelyn to hear music with?
Ears
Hearing aid
Whole body
Eyes
How was her performance at the Royal Academy of Music?
She could not qualify
She gave a normal performance
She scored one of the highest marks in the academy
She did not perform well
Evelyn was __________ girl.
An American
A Scottish
A British
A Russian
Which award was given to Evelyn in 1991?
Soloist of the year
Pianist of the year
Singer of the year
Performer of the year
Evelyn managed to conceal her growing deafness from
Her mother
Her friends and teacher
Her headmistress
Her relatives
Apart from regular concerts, she
Gives free concert in prisons and hospitals
Gives free concert in colleges
Does not perform
Sings in special programmes
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