Question

this article is about marian anderson, a famous african american singer whose work contributed to other african american artists becoming successful. during her career, audiences were segregated, and black americans were prevented from enjoying the arts with white americans. anderson’s work included fighting for civil rights, singing at famous opera theaters, and being an activist for equality. she is most famous for her concert at the lincoln memorial, a symbol of freedom and equality; in 1939, the same place martin luther king, jr. delivered his \i have a dream\ speech in 1963.
a new exhibit pays tribute to marian anderson
by rebecca sutton
aug 15, 2019
(1) the image is iconic: marian anderson, one of the most celebrated contraltos of her day, wrapped in a fur coat, singing on the steps of the lincoln memorial on easter sunday 1939 before 75,000 people. with the help of eleanor roosevelt, the concert had been arranged after anderson was barred from singing at constitution hall before an integrated audience, a move that prompted hundreds of women—including roosevelt —to withdraw their membership from the daughters of the american revolution, which owned the venue.
considered a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, the lincoln memorial concert was a symbol
select the correct answer.
what is the author’s main purpose in writing this text?
a. to commemorate marian anderson’s concert at the lincoln memorial
b. to promote a museum exhibit on the life of marian anderson
c. to bring attention to singing as part of america’s cultural heritage
d. to show the lack of discrimination in europe’s conservatories

Explanation:

The article is about Marian Anderson, her contributions, and a pivotal moment (Lincoln Memorial concert) in the Civil Rights Movement. Option A says the author's purpose is to commemorate her concert at the Lincoln Memorial, which aligns with the article's focus on that event and its significance. Option B is incorrect as the article isn't promoting a museum exhibit. Option C is wrong because the focus isn't on singing as part of cultural heritage. Option D is incorrect as the article is about American discrimination, not European conservatories.

Answer:

A. to commemorate Marian Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial