Chicken and Waffles, A Culinary Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Chicken and Waffles, A Culinary Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal cultural movement in 1930s New York City. It highlights the vibrant gatherings of artists and jazz musicians, and introduces Joseph T Wells, who innovated the iconic chicken and waffles dish at his Wells Supper Club. This culinary creation became a soul food staple, enduring beyond the club's closure in 1982, and remains a symbol of the era's cultural fusion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Harlem Renaissance known for?

A culinary trend

A political movement

A cultural movement

A technological revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Joseph T Wells?

A Harlem Renaissance painter

A renowned poet

A famous jazz musician

The founder of Wells Supper Club

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique dish did Joseph T Wells create?

Chicken and biscuits

Fried chicken and pancakes

Chicken and waffles

Waffles and bacon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the creation of chicken and waffles?

To compete with other clubs

To introduce a new dinner menu

To use leftover ingredients

To attract morning customers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Wells Supper Club in 1982?

It closed down

It expanded to other cities

It was renamed

It became a jazz club

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