The Rise and Fall of Justin Timberlake

What does “hit the national stage” mean in the context of Justin Timberlake’s life?

• He went to a new school

• He performed on a local stage

• He became famous across the country

• He visited different countries

Was Justin under the spotlight at the beginning of NSYNC?

• He worked in the theater

• He was always being watched and judged

• He was not the favorite

• He enjoyed staying private

If someone “steals the spotlight,” what are they doing?

• Turning off the lights

• Taking the attention from others

• Replacing someone on stage

• Hiding from the crowd

What does “back-to-back hits” mean?

• Songs played in reverse

• wo songs played at the same time

• A series of successful songs without a break

• Two unsuccessful albums

What is a “turning point” in Justin’s career?

• Joining a dance club

• Leaving *NSYNC and going solo

• Going to the Mickey Mouse Club

• Singing with Michael Jackson

The phrase “paved the way for others” means:

• He made the road smoother

• He built streets for artists

• He stopped his competition

• He helped others succeed after him

If someone “skyrockets to fame,” what happens?

• They work in space

• They become famous very quickly

• They fall out of public view

• They change careers

What does “took the industry by storm” mean?

• He caused problems in the industry

• He became popular slowly

• He quickly became a huge success

• He quit the industry

What does “made a name for himself” mean?

• He legally changed his name

• He became well known or respected

• He copied another artist

• He created a band

If someone is “juggling multiple roles,” they are:

• Playing sports

• Making too many mistakes

• Sleeping a lot

• Managing several jobs or responsibilities