Question

Mali's Music: A Universal Language
Question 35

Which quotation supports the idea that music can bring people together?



A. "Many of the tunes that are part of the traditional repertoire for jeli singers are hundreds of years old." (Paragraph 5)

B. "Other types of modern Malian music also come from the traditions of different groups within the country." (Paragraph 6)

C. "Plant said of his time in Mali, '[It was] a journey that could only reinforce the power and the great gift of music across and between cultures. . . sharing outside of language.'" (Paragraph 7)

D. "Koite, a singer and guitarist from Mali, said, 'African musicians know a lot about American music. But now it's the other way around.'" (Paragraph 8)
Question 36

What is the author's main purpose in the text?



A. to compare the popularity of Malian and American musicians

B. to explain why some music in America and Mali sounds alike

C. to suggest that music can help solve difficult social problems

D. to encourage future collaboration between Malian and American musicians

Answer 1

Question 35: C
- Plant's quote explicitly says music has "the power" to connect "across and between cultures" and to share "outside of language," which supports the idea that music brings people together.

Question 36: B
- The text's focus on shared traditions, cross-cultural influences, and examples of musical exchange explains why Malian and American music can sound alike. It is not primarily comparing popularity, solving social problems, or simply urging future collaborations.