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Questions based on Extracts

A. “But Evelyn was not going to give up. She was determined to lead a normal life and pursue her interest in
music.”

Questions

Q1. What challenge was Evelyn facing at this point in her life?

Q2. What does this line tell us about Evelyn’s character?

Q3. How did she plan to continue her interest in music despite her condition?

B. “Forbes spotted her potential. He asked her to not listen through her ears, but to try and sense it some
other way.”

Questions:

Q1. Who is Forbes, and how did he help Evelyn?

Q2. What does this teaching method reveal about his approach?

Q3. What impact did his guidance have on Evelyn’s future?

C. “She auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music and scored one of the highest marks in the history of the
academy.”

Questions:

Q1. What does this achievement say about Evelyn’s talent and dedication?

Q2. Why is this moment significant in her life?

Q3. What message does this extract convey to readers about success?

Answer in 40-50 words:

1. Describe Evelyn Glennie's early signs of hearing loss and how it impacted her initial reactions to music.

2. Explain how Evelyn Glennie discovered her ability to "feel" music through her body.

3. Analyze the role of Ron Forbes in helping Evelyn embrace her unique way of experiencing music.

4. Discuss Evelyn's experiences at the Royal Academy of Music, highlighting the challenges she faced and

how she overcame them.

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