Shakespeare and Hip Hop Connections

Akala from the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company introduces the parallels between hip hop and Shakespeare through a pop quiz and performance. He explores the shared rhythm of iambic pentameter, challenges perceptions of Shakespeare, and delves into the origins and elements of hip hop. The session concludes with a performance that blends Shakespearean themes with hip hop, highlighting the unity in human culture and the importance of knowledge custodianship.

Who is the founder of the Hip Hop Shakespeare Company?

• Akala

• Jay-Z

• Inspectah Deck

• Eminem

Which artist's quote was mistaken for Shakespeare by 70% of the audience?

• Eminem

• Jay-Z

• RZA

• Inspectah Deck

What is the rhythm pattern used in both hip hop and Shakespeare?

• Anapestic trimeter

• Iambic pentameter

• Dactylic hexameter

• Trochaic tetrameter

Which Shakespearean sonnet did Akala perform to demonstrate rhythm?

• Sonnet 29

• Sonnet 130

• Sonnet 116

• Sonnet 18

What percentage of Shakespeare's audience could read or write?

• 10%

• 90%

• 100%

• 50%

What language does the word 'hip' in 'hip hop' originate from?

• Zulu

• Wolof

• Swahili

• Hausa

Which element of hip hop is emphasized as a key component in Akala's discussion?

• DJing

• Knowledge

• MCing

• Graffiti art

Who was the lead member of the Wu-Tang Clan mentioned by Akala?

• Raekwon

• RZA

• Method Man

• Ghostface Killah

What is the title of the freestyle track that incorporates 27 Shakespeare plays?

• Comedy, Tragedy, History

• Shakespearean Rap

• Hip Hop Bard

• Rhyme and Reason

What is the main theme of Akala's conclusion?

• The importance of rhythm

• The role of education and knowledge

• The life of Shakespeare

• The history of hip hop