Question

Text 1: The Savoy by Scott C. Mikula Which detail shows how the author of text 1 addresses the historical importance of the Savoy to the Black community?
A.
"'I can't speak to your feet, son, but I reckon your hands have magic to spare.'" (paragraph 9)
B.
"I looked out on the dance floor, and an impish smile crossed my face as I beat my sticks to a wild rhythm." (paragraph 11)
C.
"I was in heaven, and that band was my choir of angels!" (paragraph 5)
D.
"The dancers on the street practiced their dance moves till the ballroom opened." (paragraph 2)

Answer 1

D. "The dancers on the street practiced their dance moves till the ballroom opened." — this shows the Savoy's role as a community institution where people (especially Black dancers) gathered, prepared, and participated, highlighting its cultural and historical importance.