Breakdancing Quiz

Question 1: Imagine that you are writing a paragraph explaining one reason why breaking is still popular.

Which is the BEST topic sentence for your paragraph?

• A. Millions of people first saw breaking in the 1983 movie Flashdance.

• B. Breaking is still popular because anyone can easily try it

• C. Breaking is still popular because it’s an Olympic sport.

Question 2: Which information from the article BEST supports the sentence you chose for Question 1?

• A. “Still, 50 years after it started, breaking remains much the same. It doesn’t require pricey equipment or expensive training, just a desire to express yourself.” (p. 16)

• B. “And this year, breaking will make its debut as an Olympic sport at the Summer Games in Paris.” (p. 16)

• C. “Frenzied fans bought how-to videos and special breaking mats.” (p. 16)

Question 3: Which of the following BEST explains why the text evidence you chose in Question 2 is relevant?

• A. It explains why breaking is easy to try and therefore popular: it doesn’t require expensive equipment or training.

• B. It explains how the movie Flashdance made breaking popular.

• C. It shows that breaking is an Olympic sport.

The authors write, “They flowed through fancy footwork. They spun on their heads. They flipped upside down.” These lines help you visualize breakers and what they do. Choose TWO.

• help you visualize breakers and what they do

• explain why breaking started

• explain what kind of music breakers danced to

• tell you that breaking was athletic and creative

The authors write, “The Bronx was also a vibrant community full of creative young people.” They mean that the Bronx was ____.

• dull and uninteresting

• quiet and peaceful

• full of life and energy

• very bright and intense

Consider the line: “In 1984, more than 100 breakers performed alongside singer Lionel Richie at the closing ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympics.” This line ____.

• shows how many breakers there were in the 1980s

• supports the idea that breaking is athletic

• explains why breaking became an Olympic sport

• supports the idea that breaking had become very popular by the 1980s

Consider this line; “Their moves were inspired by everything from traditional African dances to kung fu movies.” Which art line expresses a similar idea?

• “Breakers have been inspired by many art forms from around the world.”

• “Young people—from kindergarteners to college students—would gather to enjoy the music.”

• “Breakers moved to parks and other outdoor spaces.”

• “They began looking for creative ways to extend the breaks of songs so dancers had more time to shine.”

In the interview, Sunny Choi says, “I also love how anyone can try it: All you need is a floor and music.” Which line from the article expresses a similar idea?

• “Breaking soon spread far beyond the Bronx.”

• “Kids he knew were dancing in front of the camera.”

• “It doesn’t require pricey equipment or expensive training, just a desire to express yourself.”

• “As it grew more popular, breaking became increasingly athletic and acrobatic.”

Both the article and the interview _____. Choose TWO.

• support the idea that breaking is now popular around the world

• support the idea that breaking requires athleticism and creativity

• explain how breaking got its start

• explain how breaking became popular

Choose ONE piece of text evidence from the article that BEST supports the statement below. Then complete the sentence to explain your choice.

Statement: Breaking draws inspiration from many different places.

• “Groups of dancers called crews began battling each other in thrilling dance-offs.” (p. 15)

• “As breaking gained popularity, house parties could no longer contain the dancers.” (p. 15)

• C. “Their moves were inspired by everything from traditional African dances to kung fu movies.” (p. 15)