How Nipsey Hussle inspired thousands of Eritrean-Americans

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Hussle took his first trip to Eritrea in 2004, when he stayed for three months, then went back again last year after the release of his Grammy-nominated album "Victory Lap." He described his first trip as life-altering, speaking candidly and openly about the Eritrean-American experience with prominent radio personalities and giving Eritreans here a platform we've never had before. "A lot of who I am, I understood more once I went over [to Eritrea]," Hussle said last year on Hot 97's "Ebro In the Morning." "Who I thought I was naturally, parts of my personality and what I was interested in is connected to my dad's side."

Which of the following can be inferred from the selection above?

• Hussle went to Eritrea in order to be able to talk about Eritrea to prominent radio personalities.

• Hussle traveled to Eritrea to become more familiar with his father's side of the family.

• Hussle initially planned on staying in Eritrea for a short amount of time but ended up staying for three months.

• Hussle initially went to Eritrea to get some ideas for a new album that he wanted to write.

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He used the analogy of a marathon, fitting for a country synonymous with world-class long-distance runners, in his music and clothing brand to capture his growth as a prominent independent artist, an entrepreneur and a human over the past 14 years.

Which idea is BEST supported by this paragraph?

• Long-distance running was an activity that Hussle engaged in during his spare time

• Hussle's clothing brand was primarily designed for world-class long-distance runners in Eritrea.

• Hussle's goals for himself went beyond being a prominent independent musician.

• The decision by Hussle to become a musician evolved from his decision to be an entrepreneur.

How does the central idea that Hussle was important to Eritrean Americans emerge in the article?

• The author describes how Hussle spoke on the radio about the Eritrean American experience.

• The author states that Hussle became the flag bearer for Eritrean-Americans.

• The author explains how Eritrean-Americans reacted to the death of Hussle.

• The author states the significance of Eritrean independence to EritreanAmericans and Hussle.

Which of the following sentences from the article BEST develops a central idea of the article?

• He was widely known as a byproduct of Crenshaw, a neighborhood in South Los Angeles, through his gang affiliation, his lyrical substance and his community efforts.

• He was the face of an invisible country with little representation in mainstream U.S. media — it's constantly in the shadows of Ethiopia because of the nations' similar cultures and traditions.

• The venue was packed, and everyone was soaked in sweat because the air conditioner broke on a humid July night, but we still rapped every word with him.

• I'll remember when I walked into a suite to meet a friend at last year's NBA AllStar Game in Los Angeles and happened to run into Hussle there, and I suddenly realized that, for once, I wasn't the only Eritrean in the room.

Where was Nipsy Hussle murdered?

• Crenshaw

• Marathon Clothing

• New York

• Eritrea

What does the word insurmountable mean as used in the text?

• impossible

• surmountable

• impregnable

• congenial

Why does Nipsy mean when he says, "taking handouts can cripple you"

• It is better to suffer through the process for the bigger picture.

• You feel proud, a sense of pride and a little bit obligated when you accept handouts

• Accepting gifts from people will make you walk with a limp

• Overcoming something is impossible if you accept handouts