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WorksheetsEverything is a Remix Part 1/2 Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the formula for a remix?
Copy + Transform + Combine
Create + Edit + Share
Sample + Loop + Publish
Copy + Share + Sell
Which of these is NOT an example of remixing?
TikTok dances
Lip-syncs
Original live performance of an unrecorded song
Mashups
Hip-hop sampling originated in which location and decade?
Los Angeles, 1980s
Bronx, New York, 1970s
Chicago, 1960s
Detroit, 1990s
“Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugar Hill Gang sampled which song?
My Sharona
Walk on the Wild Side
Good Times
Hollywood Swinging
Which pop song famously sampled a 1980s Bollywood musical?
Mariah Carey – Fantasy
Britney Spears – Toxic
Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation
Len – Steal My Sunshine
Which group is known for using hundreds of samples on their album Paul’s Boutique?
Beastie Boys
A Tribe Called Quest
Public Enemy
Daft Punk
What does the term “meme” mean, as coined by Richard Dawkins?
A funny picture on the internet
An imitated thing
An original creative work
A short viral video
Which of these is NOT an example of a meme according to the notes?
Slang
Clothing styles
Original oil paintings from scratch
TikTok dances
Between 2012 and 2021, about how many of the top 100 box office films each year were sequels, remakes, or adaptations?
50 out of 100
60 out of 100
92 out of 100
100 out of 100
The Hero’s Journey is considered:
A recent Hollywood storytelling trend
An ancient universal story structure
A technique unique to Marvel movies
A format only used in books
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is described as a remix because it:
Copies scenes exactly from older Spider-Man films
Combines styles and techniques from hip-hop, comic books, and multiple animation types
Uses only live-action footage
Has no influence from other media
Which quote best summarizes the “copying as the start of creativity” idea?
“The more original, the better.” – Unknown
“Start copying what you love… at the end of the copy you will find yourself.” – Yohji Yamamoto
“Never imitate others.” – Stephen King
“Only theft can lead to art.” – Questlove
Which statement is a big idea from Everything is a Remix?
Copying is always theft and should be avoided.
Remixing is rare in modern culture.
Sampling changed music forever.
Memes are unrelated to cultural evolution.
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'transform' in the creative process?
Copying a painting stroke for stroke
Writing a story with no influence from other works
Changing the genre of a classic song to create a new version
Displaying an original artwork in a gallery
According to the ideas discussed, what is a common way that cultural evolution occurs?
By creating only sequels and remakes
Through strict originality and avoiding all influences
By combining and modifying existing ideas
Through accidental discoveries only
Which of these is an example of combining in remix culture?
Ignoring all previous works in your field
Inventing a completely new instrument
Performing a song exactly as it was originally written
Sampling a drum beat from one song and a melody from another to make a new track
