Directions:

1. The authors write, “They flowed through fancy footwork. They spun on their heads. They flipped upside down.” These lines __________. Choose TWO.

• A. help you visualize breakers and what they do
• B. help explain why breaking started
• C. explain what kind of music breakers danced to
• D. tell you that breaking was athletic and creative

2. The authors write, “The Bronx was also a vibrant community full of creative young people.” They mean that the Bronx was __________.

• A. dull and uninteresting
• B. quiet and peaceful
• C. full of life and energy
• D. very bright and intense

3. Consider the line: “In 1984, more than 100 breakers performed alongside singer Lionel Richie at the closing ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympics.” This line __________.

• A. shows how many breakers there were in the 1980s
• B. supports the idea that breaking is athletic
• C. explains why breaking became an Olympic sport
• D. supports the idea that breaking had become very popular by the 1980s

4. Consider this line: “Their moves were inspired by everything from traditional African dances to kung fu movies.” Which line expresses a similar idea?

• A. “Breakers have been inspired by many art forms from around the world.”
• B. “Young people—from kindergarteners to college students—would gather to enjoy the music.”
• C. “Breakers moved to parks and other outdoor spaces.”
• D. “They began looking for creative ways to extend the breaks of songs so dancers had more time to shine.”

5. In the interview, Sunny Choi says, “I also love how anyone can try it: All you need is a floor and music.” Which line from the article expresses a similar idea?

• A. “Breaking soon spread far beyond the Bronx.”
• B. “Kids he knew were dancing in front of the camera.”
• C. “It doesn’t require pricey equipment or expensive training, just a desire to express yourself.”
• D. “As it grew more popular, breaking became increasingly athletic and acrobatic.”

6. Both the article and the interview __________. Choose TWO.

• A. support the idea that breaking is now popular around the world
• B. support the idea that breaking requires athleticism and creativity
• C. explain how breaking got its start
• D. explain how breaking became popular

7. According to the article, how was breaking first created?

8. In the interview, Sunny Choi says that like gymnastics, breaking is “extremely physical.” How does the article support this statement? Use text evidence in your answer.