CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did Evelyn want to pursue?
A
fashion
B
study
C
music
D
none
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Evelyn wanted to live a normal life and pursue her interest in music. She wanted to play the xylophone. Most of her teachers discouraged her but Ron Forbes spotted her potential and motivated her to learn music in a different way.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Evelyn performs at music concerts. Apart from that she also performs at prison and hospitals. Through music she wants to spread the message of love and peace to prisoners and sick people.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: 1. Percussionist Ron Forbes helped Evelyn to continue with music. He began by tuning two large drums to different notes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Evelyn decided not to give up. It was Ron Forbes who recognized her potential and supported her. He advised her not to listen through her ears but to open her body and mind to the vibrations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solution : Evelyn was deaf, she had an interest in music and was determined to study it.

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