Formation - Beyoncé

Question 1

What event shared the songs release date?

Answer 1

The Superbowl (23rd April 2016)

Question 2

Name two issues raised in the video

Answer 2

Racism

Impacts of Hurricane Katrina

Question 3

What type of dress is seen in Beyoncé’s music video?

Answer 3

Antebellum dress

Question 4

Explain what ‘bounce’ is regards to the video?

Answer 4

Bounce is a type of music in New Orleans

Question 5

What album is the song ‘Formation’ from?

Answer 5

Lemonade

Question 6

State a binary opposition featured in the video

Answer 6

Beyoncé wearing an antebellum dress

Question 7

Give a contextual reference that shows that ‘Formation’ is addressing racial tension

Answer 7

‘Stop shooting us’ is written on the wall in grafitti

Question 8

Which successful man is featured in the Formation music video

Answer 8

Bill Gates