Country
How does the Sapphires express their connection to their country during their performances?
Through dances and songs
The Sapphires' music is a reflection of which cultural heritage?
Aboriginal
Which character in The Sapphires represents the Stolen Generations?
Kay
Which character from a different cultural background remains a good companion to The Sapphires?
Dave
Which historical event is intertwined with the Sapphires' personal and professional struggles?
The Vietnam War
Why did the Sapphires decide to return to Australia
To reconnect with their cultural root and homeland
Which character from The Sapphires struggles with her connection to Aboriginal heritage?
Kay
How does the support from The Sapphires' family members affect their performances?
Emotional support and motivation
What term describes the strong bond between Kay and other members, even though they are just cousins?
Kinship
Which character is the main vocalist of the group?
Julie
Which character’s attachment to their homeland is evident through their actions and decisions?
Gail
What genre of music do the Sapphires primarily perform?
Soul music
Why did Gail have to be more protective of Kay compared to the other kids?
Because she has a fairer skin colour
Why does Kay hesitate to fully embrace her love for her lover in The Sapphires?
Due to her internal conflict about her identity (half Irish and half Aboriginal)
Which character is the oldest sister in The Sapphires?
Gail
Why did The Sapphires lose in their first singing contest?
Racial discrimination
Which characters balance their Aboriginal identity with the demands of the mainstream music industry?
Cynthia, Kay, Julie, Gail
Why did Kay decide not to save the injured soldier
Because of his racist remarks
Why did Kay decide to keep her cousins away from her party at first?
Kay was dealing with a sense of embarrassment about her Aboriginal heritage.
What is the old name of the Sapphires?
The Songbirds
What emotional reaction do The Sapphires have when they think about Australia during their time abroad?
Feel home sicked
Which character's romantic relationship reflects cultural interactions in The Sapphires?
Dave and Gail
What happened to Kay after being taken away?
She was placed with a white family and was forced to learn their culture, without having the chance to keep in touch with her Aboriginal sisters
Why was Julie initially not allowed to go to Vietnam?
Because she was the youngest and had a baby to take care of
Who almost died in the Vietnam war?
Dave