Question

1) Fill in the blanks using the words below:

segregation - friendship - classical - Deep South - became - driver - travel guide - accepted -

In 1962, a working-class Italian-American bouncer _________________ the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Tony "Lip" Vallelonga, a tough bouncer, was looking for work when his nightclub closed for renovations. He became the ____________ for an African-American ______________ pianist, Don Shirley, for a concert tour into the ______________ states. Although hardly enthusted at working for a black man, Tony ____________ the job and they began their trek armed with The Negro Motorist Green Book, a _____________________ for safe travel through America's racial ___________________. As the pair witnessed and endured America's injustices on the road, they found a newfound respect for each other's talents and started to face them together. In doing so, they nurtured a ____________________ and understanding that changed both their lives.​

Answer 1

Became
Driver
Classical
Deep South
Accepted
Travel guide
Segregation
Friendship