"Baile Folklórico" and "The Heart of a Dancer"

A.) Centuries passed, but all of Mexico's efforts to gain its independence from Spain were unsuccessful. (paragraph 3)

B.) Since that time, many of the traditional dances have been forgotten. (paragraph 3)

C.) After attending the National School of Dance in Mexico City, she began teaching modern dance and European ballet at the Fine Arts National Institute. (paragraph 4)

D.) Baile folklórico is as beautiful as it is significant to the cultural heritage of Latin America. (paragraph 7)

A.) Its music is fast and lively.

B.) It contains many modern elements.

C.) Its dancers wear traditional clothing.

D.) It is more popular in Mexico than in other countries.

A.) regained interst

B.) watched again

C.) considered again

D.) researched by others

A.) He was always thankful even though he believed he was born for this. (paragraph 3)

B.) By the age of four, Martin was mesmerized by his uncle, Rolando, a Jalisco dancer in their home village in southern Mexico. (paragraph 3)

C.) Martin began lessons with his uncle when was only eight. (paragraph 4)

D.) One evening his father came home with a violin, and Martin found a new rhythm and new dreams in its delicate body and lively strings. (paragraph 5)

A.) Painful disappointments may lead to unexpected opportunities.

B.) Close friends help each other overcome difficult life events.

C.) People should share their talents rather than hiding them.

D.) Music has the power to unite people with different backgrounds.

A.) Without missing a beat, Martin said a silent prayer of thanks that he was on the same stage. (paragraph 2)

B.) He dreamed of the day when he, too, would don the black suit and join the dancers. (paragraph 4)

C.) One evening his father came home with a violin, and Martin found a new rhythm and new dreams in its delicate body and lively strings. (paragraph 5)

D.) There was an understanding between them, a mutual passion for performing. (paragraph 6)

A.) he may dance again someday

B.) performing with Amalia is a great honor

C.) he is more talented than the group's older musicians

D.) it is important for everyone to learn traditional dances

A.) To convey that Martin's uncle is a graceful and powerful dancer

B.) To show that Martin's uncle is so dedicated that he performs in all kinds of weather

C.) To explain that Martin's uncle performs in a dance inspired by the seasons

D.) To indicate how long Martin's uncle waited before beginning to teach him to dance

A.) Amalia wears a red, white, and black dress as she performs.

B.) Martin thinks Amalia as the heart of his dance company.

C.) Amalia shares the stage with many other dancers.

D.) Martin believes that Amalia loves to perform.

A.) Baile folklórico can only truly be appreciated by someone who performs it.

B.) Balie folklórico may never completely recover from its historic treatment.

C.) Baile folklórico holds a special significance for people in Latin American countries.

D.) Baile folklórico dancers must start learning its technique when they are children.