Bill "Bojangles" Robinson- SOL

Where was Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson born?

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Richmond, Virginia

What unique style did Robinson bring to tap dancing?

• Staying up on his toes

• Wearing special shoes

• Using a cane

• Dancing with a hat

What was the name of the dance that became Robinson's 'signature' routine?

• The Moonwalk

• The Stair Dance

• The Shuffle

• The Twist

From the information provides in the article, the reader can conclude that:

• it was easy for African Americans to work in entertainment in the early 1900'S

• one of the obstacles that Robinson faced in his career was discrimination

• Robinson's success was all due to his work acting in films

• successful performers have to be able to dance, sing, and act

Read this sentence from the article-

When he and his partner broke up, he continued performing as a solo act.

What word has the same meaning as solo?

• lonely

• chaperoned

• forgotten

• single

Which is the best summary of the article?

• Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a talented African American dancer, actor, and singer who became a famous performer despite being discriminated against.

• Bill "Bojangles" Robinsons' "Stair Dance" was a creative tap routine that showed off his unique dance style.

• Bill "Bojangles" Robinson got his start in the entertainment industry as a child.

• Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was good at singing, telling jokes, and dancing

Read this sentence from the article-

They didn't stop Robinson from doing what he loved best, though, and the show went on.

The author included this sentence to show that-

• Robinson was obsessed with performing.

• Robinson was determined to succeed.

• Robinson had a stubborn personality.

• Robinson was a responsible performer.

Select the definition of taste as it is used in paragraph 2-

taste (tast) n. 1. The sensation of flavor as observed by the mouth when eating. 2. A small amount of food or drink. 3. One's liking for particular flavors. 4. A brief experience of something.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Some scenes from Robinson's films were not shown in certain states because-

• Robinson left film acting to do TV instead

• people did not like his partner Shirley Temple

• theater owners thought the films were too long

• Some people did not approve of Robinson's partnership of Shirley Temple

The author wrote this article most likely to-

• tell how Robinson spent his childhood

• describe how Robinson's career in entertainment progressed over his life

• explain how Robinson's way of tap dancing was different from the main style of the time

• inform the reader about famous African American entertainers from Virginia