1. What was Evelyn Glennie’s biggest challenge when she started at the Royal Academy of Music?
A) She was nervous because she was away from home.
B) She was profoundly deaf.
C) She was not skilled in playing the piano.
D) She was struggling with language barriers.
Answer: B) She was profoundly deaf.
2. How did Evelyn Glennie’s hearing loss first become noticeable?
A) She couldn’t play the piano properly.
B) She didn’t react when her name was called to play.
C) She failed to hear a train approaching.
D) She couldn’t hear the teacher’s instructions.
Answer: B) She didn’t react when her name was called to play.
3. What caused Evelyn Glennie’s hearing impairment?
A) A sudden injury.
B) Gradual nerve damage.
C) A birth defect.
D) A viral infection.
Answer: B) Gradual nerve damage.
4. What advice did percussionist Ron Forbes give Evelyn to help her with music?
A) “Listen through your ears.”
B) “Try to sense it in another way.”
C) “Use hearing aids to feel the vibrations.”
D) “Focus on visual cues.”
Answer: B) “Try to sense it in another way.”
5. How did Evelyn Glennie first realize she could feel music vibrations?
A) She touched the piano keys.
B) She felt the vibrations of a drum.
C) She used her hearing aid to amplify the sound.
D) She watched other musicians play.
Answer: B) She felt the vibrations of a drum.
6. What was Evelyn Glennie’s breakthrough in learning to play music?
A) She learned how to play the xylophone by ear.
B) She learned to feel the vibrations in different parts of her body.
C) She started using a hearing aid to play music.
D) She learned to play the flute with her sense of sight.
Answer: B) She learned to feel the vibrations in different parts of her body.
7. At what age did Evelyn Glennie decide to pursue music as a career?
A) 11
B) 13
C) 16
D) 18
Answer: C) 16
8. What was Evelyn Glennie’s achievement when she auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music?
A) She became the youngest student ever.
B) She scored one of the highest marks in the history of the academy.
C) She was given a special award for determination.
D) She was rejected but still accepted later.
Answer: B) She scored one of the highest marks in the history of the academy.
9. What does Evelyn Glennie consider the key to her success?
A) Natural talent
B) Hard work and clear goals
C) Support from family and friends
D) Using modern technology
Answer: B) Hard work and clear goals
10. What does Evelyn Glennie do to feel the music while playing?
A) She watches other musicians closely.
B) She removes her shoes to feel the vibrations through her feet.
C) She listens to the sound in a quiet room.
D) She uses a hearing aid to catch the sound.
Answer: B) She removes her shoes to feel the vibrations through her feet.
11. How does Evelyn Glennie describe the sensation of music?
A) It makes her feel excited.
B) It pours into her body and tingles in her skin, cheekbones, and hair.
C) It is a visual experience for her.
D) It creates an intense emotional reaction.
Answer: B) It pours into her body and tingles in her skin, cheekbones, and hair.
12. How did Evelyn Glennie’s mother first realize something was wrong with her hearing?
A) Evelyn didn’t react to loud noises.
B) She missed a note while playing the piano.
C) Evelyn didn’t respond when her name was called.
D) She had difficulty understanding conversations.
Answer: C) Evelyn didn’t respond when her name was called.
13. What is one of the reasons Evelyn Glennie’s speech is clear?
A) She practices her speech regularly.
B) She could hear until she was eleven years old.
C) She had a special speech coach.
D) She uses a hearing aid that improves her speech.
Answer: B) She could hear until she was eleven years old.
14. What did James Blades, a master percussionist, say about Evelyn Glennie?
A) “She is the best musician of her generation.”
B) “She expresses music more deeply than anyone else.”
C) “She should not be considered a musician due to her disability.”
D) “Her performances are technically perfect but lack emotion.”
Answer: B) “She expresses music more deeply than anyone else.”
15. What kind of music does Evelyn Glennie perform?
A) Classical piano
B) Percussion music
C) Vocal music
D) Rock and pop music
Answer: B) Percussion music
16. What is Evelyn Glennie’s attitude towards her achievements?
A) She feels like a hero.
B) She thinks of herself as someone who works hard to reach her goals.
C) She is dissatisfied with her accomplishments.
D) She believes that others should do all the work for her.
Answer: B) She thinks of herself as someone who works hard to reach her goals.
17. How does Evelyn Glennie help others, aside from performing in concerts?
A) She writes music for other musicians.
B) She gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals.
C) She produces albums for young musicians.
D) She judges music competitions.
Answer: B) She gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals.
18. How does Evelyn Glennie help young musicians?
A) She gives private lessons to students in London.
B) She organizes music festivals for them.
C) She teaches classes and offers support to young musicians.
D) She sponsors music programs for them.
Answer: C) She teaches classes and offers support to young musicians.
19. How do deaf children see Evelyn Glennie?
A) As someone who is not truly deaf.
B) As an inspiration who shows there are no limits for them.
C) As a role model who cannot succeed in the music world.
D) As a cautionary tale of what could happen to them.
Answer: B) As an inspiration who shows there are no limits for them.
20. What has Evelyn Glennie contributed to the world of music?
A) She brought percussion instruments to the front of the orchestra.
B) She revolutionized the use of technology in music.
C) She wrote new music for orchestras.
D) She popularized solo vocal performances.
Answer: A) She brought percussion instruments to the front of the orchestra.
21. What does Evelyn Glennie say about how music enters her body?
A) It moves through her mind and emotions.
B) It enters through her hands.
C) It pours in through every part of her body.
D) She imagines the sounds visually.
Answer: C) It pours in through every part of her body.
22. What is one of the major characteristics of Evelyn Glennie’s personality?
A) She is shy and introverted.
B) She is determined and hard-working.
C) She is focused only on her performances.
D) She prefers to work alone without help.
Answer: B) She is determined and hard-working.
23. What type of music does Evelyn Glennie specialize in?
A) Classical orchestral music
B) Percussion music
C) Jazz
D) Opera
Answer: B) Percussion music
24. What does Evelyn Glennie say about the difficulty of her work?
A) It is easy because of her talent.
B) It requires hard work, but the rewards are huge.
C) It is difficult but only for people without musical talent.
D) It is more difficult for her because she is deaf.
Answer: B) It requires hard work, but the rewards are huge.
25. How does Evelyn Glennie sense the vibrations when she plays percussion instruments?
A) Through her sense of hearing.
B) By watching the movement of the instrument.
C) By feeling the vibrations in different parts of her body.
D) By using a special hearing aid.
Answer: C) By feeling the vibrations in different parts of her body.
26. Why did Evelyn Glennie remove her shoes while performing on a wooden platform?
A) To enhance her musical skills.
B) To feel the vibrations passing through her bare feet.
C) To avoid slipping while playing.
D) To make the performance more dramatic.
Answer: B) To feel the vibrations passing through her bare feet.
27. In which year did Evelyn Glennie win the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Soloist of the Year Award?
A) 1985
B) 1991
C) 1995
D) 2000
Answer: B) 1991
28. How does Evelyn Glennie manage to communicate effectively despite being deaf?
A) She reads lips.
B) She uses a hearing aid.
C) She uses sign language exclusively.
D) She watches the body language of others.
Answer: A) She reads lips.
29. What was Evelyn Glennie’s mother’s reaction to the news of her hearing impairment?
A) She was happy because Evelyn could now focus on her music.
B) She was devastated but supportive.
C) She was angry at the doctors.
D) She ignored the doctors’ advice and refused treatment.
Answer: B) She was devastated but supportive.
30. What is Evelyn Glennie’s ultimate message to the world?
A) Success comes only with the right technology.
B) With hard work and determination, anyone can overcome challenges.
C) Deaf people cannot achieve greatness.
D) Music can only be enjoyed through sound.
Answer: B) With hard work and determination, anyone can overcome challenges.
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