A Little Devil in America

America's craze for competition, fueled by Olympics and the Guiness Book of World Records; the great depression

Marathon dance competitions rose to popularity in the 1930s due to

False

True /False: In addition to being the host of Soul Train, Don Cornelius was an enthusiastic dancer who often joined to the Soul Train line at the end of the show.

The sock hops that were held in the middle of the day to persuade students to stay on campus

Hanif Abdurraqib discusses what lunchtime activity at his high school to connect with the topic of the "Marathons and Tunnels" chapter?

finding and burying a dead bird; the first girl he'd kissed moving away; the trees he grew up with being cut down to improve the view for a retirement home

Despite being mostly about Aretha Franklin's funeral, the third chapter of movement one opens with Abdurraqib recounting what solemn event from his childhood?

swift and quiet, focused on praying for the forgiveness of the dead

Abdurraqib describes the funerals he attended in his childhood, including his mother's as

Michael Jackson's

Abdurraqib participates in Aretha Franklin's funeral by watching it on t.v., while he commemorates ? passing by joining other mourners in a dark basement bar and dancing the night aways to the singer's greatest hits.

her gospel album Amazing Grace; the legal battle over the release of the movie about the album

The first Aretha Franklin chapter focuses on her funeral, while the second focuses on

Charles Dickens

The chapter "Sixteen Ways of Looking at Blackface" opens with a discussion of ?, a British writer who visited the United States and wrote about a minstrel show he saw starring William Henry Lane, aka "master Juba."

Al Jolson

Abdurraqib recounts a dream he has about ?, one of the most famous white actors to perform in blackface, in which Abdurraqib holds the actor's head under water and tries to scrub off the black face paint.

Rachel Dolezal

In the chapter "Sixteen Ways of Looking at Blackface," Adburraqib describes ?, a white woman became the president of the Spokane, Washington chapter of the NAACP.

code switching

At the beginning of the chapter "On the Certain and Uncertain Movement of Limbs," Abdurraqib refers to ? or "talking white," something he and his friends knew little about but [their] parents knew it, even if they didn't know the language for it.

the crowd felt that she had tried to sound more white to appeal to a wider/whiter audience.

Whitney Houston got booed at the 1988 and 1989 Soult Train Music Awards because

cassette tapes of different genres of music

Abdurraqib reframes code switching in a more positive context when he discusses how it used among students on the school bus exchanging

True

True/False. Although Michael Jackson popularized the moonwalk, it was actually originated by an earlier Black singer and dancer named Bill Bailey.

Trayvon Martin

Abdurraqib discusses how the media shapes public perception by giving the examples of two photos of

Octavia Butler

Science fiction writer ? is often called the "mother of Afrofuturism" for her pioneering works centered around Black protagonists set in the future, often in other worlds.

the results of the 2008 election between McCain and Obama

Aburraqib sneaks his phone into the outdoor boarding school where he works to see

a group of older Black people

While eating alone at a BBQ restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee, Abdurraqib is invited to eat with

politics,

At the restaurant, the talk at the table revolves around

France . . . The United States

Josephine Baker found more success in ? than she did in her home country of ?

a banana skirt

Josephine Baker satirized popular stereotypes about Black people by dancing in front of a jungle backdrop, wearing a ?, and accompanied by shirtless Black men.

a spy for the French government

In addition to working as a premier dancer at the Folies Bergere in Paris, Josephine served France as

"Black Lives Matter"

Towards the end of the Josephine Baker chapter, Abdurraqib mentions a number of affirmational signs that start appearing around Columbus, Ohio, all of which are allowed to remain undisturbed except one that reads

His personal interests and individuality

In "My Favorite Thing About Don Shirley," what aspect of Don Shirley's life does Hanif Abdurraqib emphasize?

it offered trite, oversimplified explanations for racism in the United States

Abdurraqib and his friend walked out of The Green Book because

A narrative highlighting Shirley's personal experiences and preferences

What alternative portrayal of Don Shirley does Abdurraqib suggest in his essay?

his participation in a study that considered the effects of classical music on juvenile crime

Abdurraqib's favorite thing about Don Shirley is

Their personal joys and mundane experiences

According to Abdurraqib, what is often missing in mainstream narratives about Black performers like Don Shirley?

Her contributions as a background vocalist

What is the primary focus of the Merry Clayton chapter of the book?

"Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones

To which famous song is Merry Clayton best known for contributing her powerful vocals?

She was often overlooked and underappreciated

In the chapter, how does Abdurraqib describe the recognition Merry Clayton received for her work?

The documentary "20 Feet from Stardom"

What event led to a resurgence of interest in Merry Clayton's contributions to music?

By acknowledging and celebrating their contributions

How does Abdurraqib suggest we honor artists like Merry Clayton?

Giving them their roses

What metaphor does Abdurraqib use to describe giving recognition to artists like Merry Clayton?

Her 2016 Super Bowl halftime show

In the essay, which of Beyoncé's performances does Abdurraqib primarily discuss?

By reflecting on the various jobs he has disliked

How does Abdurraqib connect Beyoncé's performance to his personal experiences?

As politically provocative

In the essay, how does Abdurraqib describe the impact of Beyoncé's performance on viewers?

The intersection of labor, race, gender, and identity

What broader theme does Abdurraqib explore through the juxtaposition of Beyoncé's performance and his work experiences?

It serves as a powerful statement of Black pride and resilience

What does Abdurraqib suggest about the significance of Beyoncé's performance in the context of Black artistry?

highlight the undue burden placed on Black women to save a country that has long treated them as second-class citizens.

Abdurraqib ties Beyonce to Elaine Brown and the turnout of Black women in the 2016 election in order to