Unit 3 Multiple Genres Review

Which of the following organizational patterns is used when arranging events in the order they occurred?

• Order of importance

• Logical order

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

Based on the text about Katherine Dunham, what can be inferred as one of the themes of her life?

• The importance of family

• The struggle for education

• The impact of cultural diversity

• The significance of wealth

How did Katherine Dunham's studies in anthropology influence her career in dance?

• It led her to become a dance critic.

• It helped her develop the Dunham Technique.

• It made her focus solely on ballet.

• It discouraged her from pursuing dance.

Which feature would best support understanding of Katherine Dunham's timeline of achievements?

• A sidebar with her favorite quotes

• An inset with a map of her travels

• A timeline of her major life events

• A list of her dance performances

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Katherine Dunham was a pioneer in dance?

• She was born in Chicago, Illinois.

• She developed the Dunham Technique.

• She attended the University of Chicago.

• She was married twice.

Why was Katherine Dunham referred to as the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance"?

• She developed the Dunham Technique and choreographed over 90 dances.

• She exclusively performed African-American traditional dances.

• Her dance company was the first to be government-funded in the United States.

• She founded the first dance school for African-American students.

Based on the text, what can we conclude about Katherine Dunham's legacy?

• She prioritized anthropology over her dance career.

• She made significant contributions to both the arts and cultural studies.

• Her work was primarily recognized in the United States.

• She abandoned her academic pursuits to focus solely on performance.

Which theme is most evident in Katherine Dunham's story?

• Overcoming adversity to achieve personal success

• The intersection of art and cultural heritage

• The rise of African-American artists in European theater