Lena Horne sang at civil rights gatherings. She took part in the March on Washington protest in 1963. It was during this event that Martin Luther King Junior gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. She protested racial separation at the hotels where she performed. She took action so that she and her musicians would be allowed to stay in those hotels. Black musicians at the time generally stayed in black neighborhoods.

　　Lena Horne died in New York in 2010.

　　1. How old was Lena Horne when she died?

　　A. 86 years old.

　　B. 93 years old.

　　C. 98 years old.

　　D. 88 years old.

　　2. We can infer that_____.

　　A. black actresses often played roles of servants in the film in the 1940’s

　　B. black women were forbidden to perform in the film in the 1940’s

　　C. Lena Horne liked staying at hotel very much

　　D. Lena Horne didn’t make any films in the 1960’s

　　3. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

　　A. Lena Horne was a friend of Martin Luther King Junior.

　　B. Lena Horne took an active part in political activities.

　　C. Lena Horne was involved in civil rights activities.

　　D. Lena Horne protested racial separation at the hotels.

　　4. Why was Lena Horne angry?

　　A. Because she was ill-treated by the army.

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