The Roots of Hip Hop

What are "the breaks" to which Grandmaster Flash is referring?

• The end of a song

• The pauses between verses

• The instrumental or percussive section of a song

• The time taken between performances

Does it seem like it was easy for Grandmaster Flash to develop his new musical sound?

• Yes, it was easy and required no practice.

• No, it was something he had to practice and develop.

• It was a natural talent that required no development.

• The text does not provide this information.

What is the address where the first Hip Hop event took place?

• 1520 Sedgwick Avenue

• 1250 Sedgwick Avenue

• 1520 Stratford Avenue

• 1250 Stratford Avenue

What activity are people likely doing at a Hip Hop party based on historical context?

• Sitting quietly

• Dancing and socializing

• Reading

• Studying

Which artists are mentioned as loving the Bronx and being proud of the area?

• DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash

• Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

• DJ Kool Herc and the Furious Five

• Cindy Campbell and DJ Kool Herc

Which landmark is mentioned as the most important in the story of how Hip Hop began?

• Yankee Stadium

• 1520 Sedgwick Avenue

• Brooklyn Bridge

• LGA Airport

In the 1970s, where were Hip Hop parties typically held in the summertime?

• Indoors

• At the beach

• In parks or streets

• Underground

Where did Hip Hop begin?

• South Bronx in the early 1980s

• South Bronx in the early 1970s

• North Bronx in the early 1970s

• North Bronx in the early 1980s

Where was Hip Hop first created?

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Miami

• Chicago

What is the visual art element of Hip Hop culture?

• Knowledge

• DJing

• MCing or rapping

• Graffiti