Dave Chappelle and New York Comedy Scene

Dave Chappelle and New York Comedy Scene

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Education, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The speaker shares a personal connection with Dave Chappelle, describing their shared experiences growing up in New York City. They recount time spent at the Boston comedy club, where Chappelle honed his craft, and the speaker balanced university studies with comedy club visits. The speaker humorously reflects on being known as Chappelle's 'Puerto Rican bodyguard' due to their serious demeanor and book-reading habits at the club.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe his relationship with Dave Chappelle?

As a godbrother

As a distant acquaintance

As a former colleague

As a mentor

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's nickname at the comedy club?

The smiling guardian

Dave's Puerto Rican bodyguard

The club's bookworm

Dave's silent partner

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did people at the comedy club find the speaker's presence unusual?

He was always laughing loudly

He never attended any shows

He didn't smile much and read books

He was always performing on stage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's main activity while at the comedy club?

Serving drinks

Managing the club

Performing stand-up comedy

Reading books

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker consider his favorite comic?

Eddie Murphy

Chris Rock

Dave Chappelle

Kevin Hart