Lines taken from the last paragraph of A Night to Remember:
When lights came up after the performance, everything was a blur of velvet and pearls as the applause echoed throughout
the hall
Where did this performance take place and why is that significant to this moment in history?
A)
The performance took place at an opera house and was significant because
it was the first time the song "My Country Tis of Thee would be sung.
B)
The performance took place at the Metropolitan Opera House and was
significant because it was the first time an African American would be
performing there.
The performance took place at Constitution Hall and was significant
because of the overwhelming support for African American performers.
D)
The performance took place at the White House and was significant
because Eleanor Roosevelt was in the audience.
