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Name: Date: 1. What did Sammy Davis Jr. do at a young age? A. He studied mathematics at the local community college. B. He explored national parks in the U.S.while traveling with his siblings. C. He had his own comedy show on television with his father. D. He learned to tap dance and started performing with his uncle and father. 2. What caused Sammy Davis Jr. to pause his entertainment career in 19437 A. He was drafted into the Army to fight in World War II. B. He opened a show for Frank Sinatra , a well-known entertainer. C. He refused to perform at segregated nightclubs in Las Vegas. D. He married a white Swedish actress named May Britt. 3. Sammy Davis Jr.had a successful career as an entertainer. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion? A. At a young age, Sammy Davis Jr.went on the road with his father and uncle, who were entertainers. B. He appeared in multiple television shows and films, was a member of the Rat Pack, and performed on Broadway. C. In 1943, Sammy Davis Jr.'s entertainment career was interrupted because he was drafted into the Army. D. When interracial marriage was still illegal in 31 states, he married a white Swedish actress, May Britt. 4. Sammy Davis Jr.used his popularity as an entertainer to fight against racism. What evidence from the text supports this conclusion? A. He made sure to perform at any nightclub in a segregated neighborhood that would host him so he could change people's minds. B. He was drafted into the Army during World War II and experienced prejudice and physical abuse from his fellow soldiers. C. He refused to perform at segregated nightclubs and many believe that to be the reason that some popular nightclubs became desegregated. D. Before he died in 1990,he went on a final tour with legendary singers Frank Sinatra and Liza Minelli through the United States.
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1. D. He learned to tap dance and started performing with his uncle and father.2. A. He was drafted into the Army to fight in World War II.3. B. He appeared in multiple television shows and films, was a member of the Rat Pack, and performed on Broadway.4. C. He refused to perform at segregated nightclubs and many believe that to be the reason that some popular nightclubs became desegregated.