Question

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A

In Passage 1, what conclusion can be drawn about Ailey’s work?
A. Ailey's dancing was better than his choreography.
B. Ailey was recognized for his work on and off stage.
C. Ailey's work was appreciated only by African American audiences.
D. Ailey's ballets and performances were popular only in the United States.
Part B

Which sentence from Passage 1 supports the answer in Part A?
A. "Living in New York and following his dream, Ailey studied and danced in shows on and off Broadway." (paragraph 4)
B. "His small group of African American dancers was soon performing for audiences." (paragraph 4)
C. Most famously, his work earned him the United Nations Peace Medal and a Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contributions to the arts." (paragraph 6)
D. "His legacy lives on in his dance company and many of his dances, which are still performed around the world." (paragraph 7)

Answer 1

Part A: B. Ailey was recognized for his work on and off stage.

Part B: C. "Most famously, his work earned him the United Nations Peace Medal and a Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime contributions to the arts." — this sentence shows he received major honors (off-stage recognition) for his work.