Glendale Community College » ESL » ESL 151 - Reading and Composition » Spring 2023 » Reading quiz Is Cancel Culture Effective by Nicole Dudenhoefer

Question #1

According to Dudenhoefer, where did the concept of cancel culture originate?

A. The 1950's Montgomery bus boycott

B. Black culture, particularly Black Twitter

C. Tarring and feathering in medieval Europe

D. The Harper's Magazine letter signed by 153 writers and celebrities

Question #2

According to Dudenhoefer's essay, which of the following is NOT true about cancel culture?

A. It always results in systemic societal change.

B. It can encourage binary thinking and knee-jerk reactions.

C. It helps allow minorities and marginalized groups to have their voices heard

D. It has been made easier by social media.

Question #3

Dudenhoefer mentions that all of the following people have been targets of cancel culture EXCEPT…

A. J.K. Rowling

B. Harvey Weinstein

C. Amy Cooper

D. Lil Wayne

Question #4

Whom does Dudenhoefer mention as an example of a celebrity whose career was helped by cancel culture?

A. R. Kelly

B. Lizzo

C. Dave Chapelle

D. Cisco Rosado

Question #5

Which of the following statements best summarizes the ideas in "Is Cancel Culture Effective?"

A. Cancel culture is just a way to hold abusers accountable for their harmful actions.

B. Cancel culture is destroying free speech and ruining innocent people's lives.

C. Cancel culture does not change anything, and it is a waste of time and energy.

D. Cancel culture can create positive social change, but it is not helpful in every situation.