Marvel's "Shang-Chi"

Which statement is a CENTRAL idea of the article?

• The movie "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" is based on a Marvel comic book.

• Asian actors are beginning to have better representation in movies and on TV shows.

• Simu Liu is an actor in "Shang-Chi" who also starred in a sitcom called "Kim's Convenience."

• A survey showed that 42 percent of adults could not name a famous Asian American.

The main idea of the section "Breaking Stereotypes" is that some people judge Asian Americans unfairly.

Which key detail from the section supports the section's MAIN idea

• Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change is a nonprofit group.

• Bruce Lee appeared in some of the most popular martial arts movies.

• People think Asian Americans can do martial arts just because of their race.

• "Shang-Chi" is a martial arts movie.

Select the sentence that summarizes the article.

• "Shang-Chi" challenges many clichés about Asian Americans by telling a story about the Asian American experience.

• People have looked forward to seeing "Shang-Chi" in theaters because of its huge fight scenes and stunts.

• An Asian immigrant rebuffs his father by starting his own life in America before becoming a superhero in "Shang-Chi."

• "Shang-Chi" is a new movie based on a comic book called "The Master of Kung Fu" that was inspired by kung fu films.

How did Simu Liu get the role of Shang-Chi?

• The director of the film wrote the movie with Liu's help.

• The director of the film saw that Liu was a skilled martial artist.

• Destin Daniel Cretton thought Liu was a talented actor.

• Destin Daniel Cretton had worked with Liu on other movies.

Why does Jodi Long think it is important to show an Asian superhero?

• She hopes it will inspire people who see the movie to learn about martial arts.

• She believes Asian Americans have been treated unfairly because of COVID-19.

• She wants more movies to be made that are based on kung fu films of the 1970s.

• She thinks it could help to change people's ideas about Asian Americans.

What effect did acting in "Kim's Convenience" have on Simu Liu?

• It led to him being asked to help write "Shang-Chi" because of his acting range.

• It gave him an opportunity to work to improve his skills as a martial artist.

• It introduced him to Destin Daniel Cretton when they worked on the show together.

• It helped him get the role of Shang-Chi by showing people that he is a talented actor.