Miami Dancer Follows Dreams While Planning for the Future Quiz

What is the main reason Elijah Omary Muhammad stands out among the 10,000 young performers who applied to the National YoungArts Foundation?

• His unique dance style and dedication

• His father's influence

• His background in technology

• His interest in advertising

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How did Elijah develop his dance routine for the YoungArts competition?

• By attending professional dance classes

• By practicing in his living room

• By watching dance videos online

• By collaborating with other dancers

What inspired Elijah's playful nature in his dance performances?

• Watching cartoons like "Tom and Jerry" and "Looney Tunes"

• His father's advice

• His theater teacher's encouragement

• His experience with AmeriCorps

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What does Elijah believe about the path to success?

• A: It should be easy and without challenges

• 1. B: It requires hard work and overcoming obstacles

• 1. C: It is predetermined and cannot be changed

• 1. D: It depends solely on luck and timing

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The following passage (paragraphs 8–9) mainly shows what about Elijah’s attitude?

• A. He is angry at his father for not fully believing in his dancing skills.

• B. He knows he will not succeed professionally as a dancer.

• C. He hopes that he will become one of the richest American dancers ever to have lived.

• D. He believes he needs a practical, well-rounded strategy if he is going to succeed professionally in dancing.

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What is the purpose of the section titled "A Different Approach" in the text?

• • A: To describe Elijah's unique dance style

• • B: To explain Elijah's future career plans

• • C: To highlight Elijah's educational background

• • D: To discuss Elijah's relationship with his father

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1. PART A - How does the section "A Well-rounded Education" support the text's main ideas?

• • A: By detailing Elijah's family background

• • B: By describing Elijah's dance routine

• • C: By explaining the role of technology in Elijah's life

• • D: By emphasizing the importance of arts in education

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1. PART B - What evidence from the text supports the main idea that a well-rounded education is important based on PART A?

• • A: Elijah's father encourages him to have a backup plan

• • B: Elijah's theater teacher praises his creativity and confidence

• • C: Arne Duncan argues that arts and humanities are essential for learning and envisioning new possibilities

• • D: Elijah practices his dance routine in his living room

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1. How are Simone Biles and Elijah Omary Muhammad similar in their approach to their respective fields?

• • A: Both rely heavily on technology for their training

• • B: Both started their careers in advertising

• • C: Both were influenced by their fathers' careers

• • D: Both have a unique style and dedication to their craft

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The word "envision" comes from the Latin words en-, which means "cause to be," and visionem, which means "a thing seen".

What is the meaning of the word envision?

• To imagine or visualize something that is not currently seen.
• To ignore or overlook something.
• To see something that is already present.
• To describe something in detail.

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