Baile Folklórico and The Heart of a Dance Quiz
Authored by Kelsie Vasquez
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which inference about baile folklórico is supported by information in paragraphs 2 and 3?
At one point, only Spanish dancers were allowed to perform baile folklórico.
Performing baile folklórico was seen as a way to resist Spain's control.
Baile folklórico was in danger of disappearing from Mexico.
Recent changes to baile folklórico have made it more popular.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
2.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Type evidence that supports your answer to question 1
(a)
Answer explanation
Because many traditional dances were being forgotten, you can infer that Baile Folklorico was also in danger of disappearing.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence from the text provides the best evidence for the controlling idea in the text?
Centuries passed, but all of Mexico's efforts to gain its independence from Spain were unsuccessful.
Since that time, many of the traditional dances have been forgotten.
After attending the National School of Dance in Mexico City, she began teaching modern dance and European ballet at the Fine Arts National Institute.
Baile folklórico is as beautiful as it is significant to the cultural heritage of Latin America.
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CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which idea about baile folklórico is emphasized by the photograph?
Its music is fast and lively.
It contains many modern elements.
Its dancers wear traditional clothing.
It is more popular in Mexico than in other countries.
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CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
The Latin root viv, meaning “life, live,” helps the reader understand that the word revived means —
regained interest
watched again
considered again
researched by others
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Type evidence to support your answer to question 5
(a)
Answer explanation
"Centuries later" implies that a lot of time has passed, so it needed to be brought back to life.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence from the text best demonstrates that Martin’s family wants him to be happy?
He was always thankful even though he believed he was born for this.
By the age of four, Martin was mesmerized by his uncle, a Jalisco dancer in their home village in southern Mexico.
Martin began lessons with his uncle when he was only eight.
One evening his father came home with a violin, and Martin found a new rhythm and new dreams in its delicate body and lively strings.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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