Question

text 1: the savoy
by scott c. mikula
note: the savoy ballroom, located in the harlem
neighborhood of manhattan from 1926 to 1958, served as
a vibrant center for black american art.
1 \them boys got magic in their feet,\ momma
called to me as i sat on the fire escape cross the
street from the savoy ballroom. i hated that id been
born with a bad leg just to have my heart filled with
rhythms i could never express.
2 the dancers on the street practiced their dance
moves till the ballroom opened. frankie was the
wildest—always trying some new \air step.\ soon,
light from the ballroom would ignite, the music would
begin, and the dancers would crowd inside—but
momma couldnt ever spare me the thirty cents
admission fee.
3 thats why i let willa mae talk me into sneaking
in.
4 willa mae tried the handle on the savoys
delivery door and found it unlocked. she yanked me
through the door. \cmon, gene!\ we ran down a
hallway, up a dim staircase, past a back office, and
then into the main hall. i grinned at willa mae.
\dance?\
3
how does text 1 reflect the ideas raised in text 2?
a. it provides an example of the savoys popularity and cultural impact.
b. it tells the story of the savoys owners and their vision for the club.
c. it explains why the savoy was important for the development of new dance styles.
d. it details the differences between the music and the business of running the savoy.

Explanation:

Text 1 describes the vibrant scene around the Savoy Ballroom, including dancers practicing, the narrator sneaking in, etc. Option A says it provides an example of the Savoy’s popularity and cultural impact. The presence of many dancers, the excitement around the ballroom, and people sneaking in to experience it show its popularity and cultural importance. Option B is incorrect as there's no info about owners/vision. Option C is incorrect as the text doesn't explain why it's important for new dance styles (just shows dancers, not the development reason). Option D is incorrect as there's no detail about differences between music and business.

Answer:

A. It provides an example of the Savoy’s popularity and cultural impact.