Black Actors

Which sentence from the Boseman article explains what many of his roles have in common?

• Boseman's death was surprising and painful for many.

• All were men who helped further the progress of Black people.

• He acted in movies that made him popular.

• Boseman's success made him a role model.

Based on your understanding of the Boseman article, why did Chadwick Boseman's success make him a role model?

• He used his fame to give back to the Black community.

• Few people from Anderson, South Carolina, grow up to be famous

• He made popular movies even while fighting cancer.

• Few Black actors are chosen for leading roles in major movies.

Why did Chadwick Boseman feel both positively and negatively about the entertainment business?

• While it made him extremely wealthy, it frequently limited the types of roles available to him.

• While it gave him notable opportunities, it also excluded many people who look like him.

• It helped him to connect with young Black audiences, but also contributed to his health problems.

• It allowed him to become famous doing what he loved, but also made his personal life more difficult.

Read the following paragraph from the article: "In a tragically brief but historically sweeping life as an actor, Boseman played men of public life and private pain. Before August 28, we didn't know he, too, was bearing such a burden. That has only magnified his accomplishment, bringing him closer to the great figures whose shoes he wore on film. He played men who advanced a people's progress, a trail he helped blaze himself. He played icons, and died one, too." What conclusion is BEST supported by the paragraph above?

• Because of his private struggle with cancer, Boseman's life itself carries the makings of a future film project.

• Boseman's commercial and critical success proves that he was one of the greatest actors in film today.

• Through his portrayal of Black pioneers and historical figures, Boseman became one himself.

• For much of Boseman's career, he consciously sought out projects and roles rooted in Black history.

Answer explanation

Essentially, this is the central idea of the article. :)

Which of the following sentences best describes the impact of Black actors in Hollywood?

• A) Black actors have always been the majority in Hollywood films.

• B) Black actors have historically faced challenges in gaining leading roles.

• C) Black actors are only cast in action movies.

• D) Black actors have no influence in Hollywood.

What is a common theme in the roles played by Black actors in Hollywood?

• A) Comedy and humor.

• B) Historical and cultural significance.

• C) Science fiction and fantasy.

• D) Romance and drama.

Which sentence uses the word 'diversity' correctly in the context of Black actors in Hollywood?

• A) The diversity of Black actors has decreased over the years.

• B) Hollywood's diversity is solely due to Black actors.

• C) The diversity among Black actors has enriched Hollywood storytelling.

• D) Diversity is not important in the casting of Black actors.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the past perfect tense related to Black actors' achievements.

• A) Black actors have achieved many awards last year.

• B) By the time the awards started, Black actors had already won several.

• C) Black actors win awards every year.

• D) Black actors are winning awards now.

Which of the following sentences best illustrates the use of metaphor in describing Black actors' influence?

• A) Black actors are the backbone of Hollywood.

• B) Black actors are like stars in the sky.

• C) Black actors are the main characters in every film.

• D) Black actors are the directors of all movies.

What is the main idea of a passage discussing the rise of Black actors in Hollywood?

• A) Black actors have always been the most popular.

• B) The rise of Black actors is a recent phenomenon.

• C) Black actors have contributed significantly to Hollywood's evolution.

• D) Black actors are only successful in independent films.