Question

Mali's Music: A Universal Language
Question 26

The claim that music is "a universal language" in paragraph 1 suggests that music is —



A. regionally specific.

B. difficult to translate.

C. widely understood.

D. necessary for communication.
Question 27

How does the following quotation develop the author's ideas in the text? "In some parts of the country, music became a nonviolent way to stand up to oppression." (Paragraph 3)



A. It emphasizes the idea that music has changed over time.

B. It supports the idea that music is an influential force in Mali.

C. It emphasizes the idea that people's opinions on music vary.

D. It supports the idea that people play music for various occasions in Mali.
Question 28

The author develops the connection between Malian and American music by describing how —



A. famous Malian musicians have inspired American musicians.

B. enslaved people from Africa contributed to music in America.

C. Malian and American musicians have collaborated throughout history.

D. enslaved people from Africa adopted new musical traditions in America.

Answer 1

26. C — "universal language" means music is widely understood.

27. B — the quote shows music being used as a powerful, nonviolent form of resistance, supporting its influence in Mali.

28. B — the passage links Malian and American music by noting that enslaved Africans brought musical traditions that contributed to American music.