English 101 - Introduction to College Reading and Comprehension » Fall 2022 » Quiz 7

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Question #1
When was Dr. West’s book, Democracy Matters, published?
A.   2019
B.   1993
C.   1979
D.   2004
Question #2
What does West call it when he says that “hip-hop…has become viewed as a nihilistic, macho, violent, and bling-bling phenomenon when in fact its originating impulse was a fierce disgust with the hypocrisies of adult culture — disgust with the selfishness, capitalist callousness, and xenophobia of the culture of adults, both within the hood and in the society at large”?
A.   a “fundamental irony”
B.   a “moral decadence”
C.   a “shame”
D.   a “neo-soul movement”
Question #3
What does West call hip-hop that “remains true to the righteous indignation and political resistance of deep democratic energies”?
A.   nihilistic
B.   apocalyptic
C.   prophetic
D.   supercalifragilistic
E.   terrific
Question #4
“______________________ revels in the fetishism of commodities, celebrates the materialism, hedonism, and narcissism of the culture (the bling! bling!) and prompts a degrading of women, gays, lesbians, and gangster enemies.”
A.   Constantinian hip-hop
B.   Mumble rap
C.   Old-School rap
D.   Underground hip-hop
E.   Gangsta rap
Question #5
When Dr. West quotes these lyrics, who is he quoting? “It’s funny how money change a situation Miscommunication lead to complication My emancipation don’t fit your equation I was on the humble you on every station”
A.   Blueface
B.   Pop Smoke
C.   Killer Mike
D.   Cypress Hill
E.   Lauryn Hill
F.   Cardi B

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