Alvin Ailey (by Readworks) Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following words means the same as "amazingly good"?

• speechless

• utilize

• inspired

• incredible

If Alvin Ailey choreographed a dance, he

• was in a dance

• composed the sequence of steps in a dance

• danced across the country

• was especially significant

What inspired Alvin Ailey as a youth?

• discrimination

• racism

• hymns and songs from church

• choreography

Which of the following words means to use in an effective way?

• significant

• touring

• incredible

• utilize

Ailey formed a dance company during the 1950's. This was significant or ________________________.

• fair

• unfair

• important

• discrimination

During the 1950's, African Americans were a group of people who experienced being treated unfairly.

What did they experience?

• discrimination

• special treatment

• choreography

• modern dance

Alvin Ailey was not only a choreographer, but he was also a person who worked to bring change in society.

He was a(n) __________________________.

• ballet teacher

• activist

• jazz teacher

• hip-hop teacher

People loved Ailey's unique, or ________________ style.

• effective

• different

• experienced

• talented

Ailey spread his talent by performing at different places around the world, otherwise known as _______________.

• touring

• visiting

• choreographing

• utilizing

Where did Alvin Ailey grow up?

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Texas

• Mississippi