WorksheetsNipsey Hussle
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 37mins
to encourage or energize
legacy
dispute
inspire
adoration
something a person leaves behind for future generations to benefit from
dispute
legacy
interactions
ethos
an independent business person
legacy
adoration
an employee
entrepreneur
communication or direct involvement with someone or something
interactions
sought-after
adoration
ethos
argument; disagreement
legacy
dispute
ethos
effusive
deep love or respect
an employee
inspire
interactions
adoration
in demand or wanted by many people
sought-after
philanthropy
inspire
entrepreneur
charity work that supports people
legacy
philanthropy
dispute
an employee
attitude or belief
dispute
interactions
adoration
ethos
enthusiastic
entrepreneur
adoration
philanthropy
effusive
(a) is the main point of a text.
True or False: Supporting details are reasons, facts, examples, or other evidence that help explain the main idea.
True
False
Which of the following describes Nipsey Hussle? (Check all that apply)
Rapper
Activist
Entrepreneur
Actor
Which statement best expresses the central idea of the article?
People are still interested in Nipsey Hussle’s music.
People admire Nipsey Hussle for his support of basketball
People are creating murals to remember and honor Nipsey Hussle.
People are creating murals to show the role of music in the community.
Which piece of evidence reveals why people are creating the murals of Nipsey Hussle?
“The street artists who created the work said they want his legacy to grow and his entrepreneurial spirit to live on.” (Paragraph 2)
“Fans poured out adoration for a man whose career hit new heights with Victory Lap, his first studio album that earned a Grammy nomination” (Paragraph 7)
“‘Nipsey was an advocate and passionate (about) the game (of basketball),’ said Ansom” (Paragraph 12)
“He painted a mural of Hussle in between other popular Los Angeles figures including Lakers player LeBron James and Snoop Dogg on the side of a clothing store.” (Paragraph 14)
What piece of evidence reveals that the “memorial in our court is somewhat of a gravesite”? (Paragraph 17)
“Mitchell shed tears while talking about Hussle’s positive influence over her students at Crete Academy and the community.” (Paragraph 16)
“She was not only taken aback by the mural at her school, but also by the many others around town.” (Paragraph 16)
“‘Most people are coming here to take photos with their family and etc.’” (Paragraph 17)
“‘But I saw an individual who didn’t have his phone out. He had his shoulders up, his head down.’” (Paragraph 17)
Read the selection from the article.
Hussle took his first trip to Eritrea in 2004, when he stayed for three months, then went back again last year after the release of his Grammy-nominated album "Victory Lap." He described his first trip as life-altering, speaking candidly and openly about the Eritrean-American experience with prominent radio personalities and giving Eritreans here a platform we've never had before. "A lot of who I am, I understood more once I went over [to Eritrea]," Hussle said last year on Hot 97's "Ebro In the Morning." "Who I thought I was naturally, parts of my personality and what I was interested in is connected to my dad's side."
Which of the following can be inferred from the selection above?
Hussle went to Eritrea in order to be able to talk about Eritrea to prominent radio personalities.
Hussle traveled to Eritrea to become more familiar with his father's side of the family.
Hussle initially planned on staying in Eritrea for a short amount of time but ended up staying for three months.
Hussle initially went to Eritrea to get some ideas for a new album that he wanted to write.
Read the following selection from the article.
He used the analogy of a marathon, fitting for a country synonymous with world-class long-distance runners, in his music and clothing brand to capture his growth as a prominent independent artist, an entrepreneur and a human over the past 14 years.
Which idea is BEST supported by this paragraph?
Long-distance running was an activity that Hussle engaged in during his spare time
Hussle's clothing brand was primarily designed for world-class long-distance runners in Eritrea.
Hussle's goals for himself went beyond being a prominent independent musician.
The decision by Hussle to become a musician evolved from his decision to be an entrepreneur.
How does the central idea that Hussle was important to Eritrean Americans emerge in the article?
The author describes how Hussle spoke on the radio about the Eritrean American experience.
The author states that Hussle became the flag bearer for Eritrean-Americans.
The author explains how Eritrean-Americans reacted to the death of Hussle.
The author states the significance of Eritrean independence to EritreanAmericans and Hussle.
Which of the following sentences from the article BEST develops a central idea of the article?
He was widely known as a byproduct of Crenshaw, a neighborhood in South Los Angeles, through his gang affiliation, his lyrical substance and his community efforts.
He was the face of an invisible country with little representation in mainstream U.S. media — it's constantly in the shadows of Ethiopia because of the nations' similar cultures and traditions.
The venue was packed, and everyone was soaked in sweat because the air conditioner broke on a humid July night, but we still rapped every word with him.
I'll remember when I walked into a suite to meet a friend at last year's NBA AllStar Game in Los Angeles and happened to run into Hussle there, and I suddenly realized that, for once, I wasn't the only Eritrean in the room.
Where was Nipsy Hussle murdered?
Crenshaw
Marathon Clothing
New York
Eritrea
What does the word insurmountable mean as used in the text?
impossible
surmountable
impregnable
congenial
Why does Nipsy mean when he says, "taking handouts can cripple you"
It is better to suffer through the process for the bigger picture.
You feel proud, a sense of pride and a little bit obligated when you accept handouts
Accepting gifts from people will make you walk with a limp
Overcoming something is impossible if you accept handouts
In paragraph 8, what does the author mean by saying that “paint was how they paid homage” to Nipsey Hussle?
A. People painted murals as a way to pay back Nipsey Hussle.
B. People painted murals to praise and honor Nipsey Hussle.
C. People painted murals to help sell Nipsey Hussle’s music and clothing.
D. People painted murals as a way to raise money for Nipsey Hussle’s charities.
In paragraph 8, what does the author mean by saying that "paint was how they paid homage" to Nipsey Hussle?
People painted murals to help sell Nipsey Hussle's music and clothing.
People painted murals as a way to pay back Nipsey Hussle.
People painted murals to praise and honor Nipsey Hussle
People painted murals as a way to raise money for Nipsey Hussle's charity.
Where was Nipsey Hussle killed?
Outside of his house
On the basketball court
Outside of his clothing store
Outside of his charity event
A mural is a
a video presentation dedicated to a person.
a app presentation of a person who passed away.
a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.
a drawing on a printed sheet of paper.
Where did Nipsey Hussle live?
Los Angeles
South Bronx
Miami Beach
Brooklyn
Which of Nipsey Hussle song earned him a Grammy nomination?
Victory Nap
Victory Race
Victory Lap
Final Lap
What did they name after Nipsey Hussle as a memorial?
a street
a baseball field
a basketball court
a building
What is the name of Nipsey Hussle's clothing store?
The Maroon Store
The Nipsey Hussle Store
The Marathon Store
The Victory Lap Store
Which statement would be MOST important to include in an objective summary of the article?
Nipsey Hussle's death was clearly a pointless loss, since the man who supposedly killed him was a member of his own gang.
The success of Nipsey Hussle's music career, stores and other projects shows that everyone should follow their dreams and help those around them
It is a senseless tragedy that the hugely talented Nipsey Hussle had to die before people in the community could find a way to work together in order to find peace.
Many people in South L.A. respected Nipsey Hussle as a business leader and father who used his success in music to invest back into his community.
What is the relationship between the following selections from the article?
In the weeks since Hussle's death on March 31, L.A. gang members and community organizers have fought for this moment to be a meaningful turning point in L.A. gun violence, discussing possible truces between neighborhood groups that have long been engaged in deadly conflict. Hundreds showed up, and members of 8 Trey Gangster Crips, a group that has been at war with the Rollin' 60s for decades, embraced Hussle's group and friends. Ward is hopeful about where the talks are headed. "Right now, we just working on community agreements, how we gonna govern our own neighborhoods," she said.
They are a central idea and two supporting details.
They are a central idea and two opposing claims.
They are two central ideas and one supporting detail.
They are two central ideas and one contradictory claim.
What is the relationship between the following selections from the article?
In the weeks since Hussle's death on March 31, L.A. gang members and community organizers have fought for this moment to be a meaningful turning point in L.A. gun violence, discussing possible truces between neighborhood groups that have long been engaged in deadly conflict. Hundreds showed up, and members of 8 Trey Gangster Crips, a group that has been at war with the Rollin' 60s for decades, embraced Hussle's group and friends. Ward is hopeful about where the talks are headed. "Right now, we just working on community agreements, how we gonna govern our own neighborhoods," she said.
They are a central idea and two supporting details.
They are a central idea and two opposing claims.
They are two central ideas and one supporting detail.
They are two central ideas and one contradictory claim.
What does entrepreneurail mean?
fast and carefree
profit and enterprising
famous and rich
sleep and rest
Effusive
sing
dancing
gratitude
sad
Based oon the context, what is the meaning of homage?
(a)
According to the text, how did Nipsey's influence affect others? (2 answers)
united people
caused fighting
peace
violence
What does the idiom No Brainer mean?
(a)
What are your thoughts on using murals & other works of art to honor or memorialize people?
Give an example of an idiom:
Philanthropic
(of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes;
generous and benevolent.
greedy and a loner
apparel and hair
The section "Face of an Invisible Community" contained details about why Hussle was popular in the Eritrean community. What evidence from the text supports this assertion?
"For Eritrean-Americans, Hussle became our flag bearer."
"Hussle used the comparison of a marathon in his music and clothing brand to illustrate his growth as an independent artist and businessperson over the past 14 years."
"He made us believe we could make it out of low-income housing. He inspired us to succeed in a capitalistic country that far too often rewards privilege over work ethic."
"Eritrea is constantly in the shadow of Ethiopia because of similar cultures and traditions."
The phrase "flag-bearer" is an example of what type of figurative language?
idiom
allusion
alliteration
imagery
