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Chapter 27, Part 1
What was Oprah Winfrey’s film debut?
When did Oprah learn to read?
Chapter 27, Part 1
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When did Oprah learn to read?
As a preschooler, and could read by age 5
When she started kindergarten at age 6
As a toddler, and could read by age 3
At age 4 when she started first grade
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What was Oprah Winfrey’s film debut?
The Color Purple, 1985, as Sofia
Precious, 2009, as Ms. Rain
Beloved, 1998, as Sethe
The Help, 2011, as Minny
3
Who was James Brown?
A vocalist, songwriter, dancer, and musician
A fashion designer and choreographer
A jazz pianist and producer
A poet and civil rights activist
4
What news show on BET focused on Black teenagers?
Teen Summit
Generation Next
Teen Voices
Youth Spotlight
5
What did Nielson Research report about Black culture?
It resonates mostly with youth and young adults
It is more popular overseas than in the US
It’s mostly influential within the Black community
It resonates broadly across all generations and all consumers
6
In 1985 what did BET incorporate?
Dramas and sitcoms about family life
News reports and weather updates
Politically oriented news programs, comedy, talk shows
Celebrity interviews and sports highlights
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When BET first air?
10-Dec-79
25-Jan-80
4-Jul-81
15-Mar-82
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What politician/activist had a lifelong father-son relationship with Brown?
Jesse Jackson
Martin Luther King Jr.
Rev. Al Sharpton
Malcolm X
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How have sports been a part of social change?
Primarily through protest and civil disobedience
At times, sports led activism, the quest for justice and equality
Mainly through charity and volunteerism
Through media campaigns and storytelling
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Where was Oprah born?
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Detroit, Michigan
In a suburb of Chicago
In rural Mississippi, into poverty
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At what age did Oprah become a co-anchor for a local Nashville station?
22
21
25
19
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How did BET Begin?
Airing only music videos on weekends
Broadcasting on public television stations
Airing 4 hours of programming in multiple cities
Airing 2 hours of weekly program in some East coast cities
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What academic program did Oprah excel in?
The Upward Bound Program
The Young Scholars Club
The Future Leaders Program
The Future Educators Program
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Who did Ed Gordon interview in 1996?
Barack Obama
Michael Jordan
Whitney Houston
OJ Simpson, following his acquittal
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Why are sports a center part of Black history?
A focus on sports excellence and records
Sports highlight resilience and dedication
Sports demonstrate Black centrality, contributions, and challenges
Sports symbolize entertainment and commercial success
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What production company did Oprah start?
Harpo Productions
Winfrey World Entertainment
O Network Productions
Winfrey Entertainment Group
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Who was the founder of BET?
Robert L. Johnson
Oprah Winfrey
Quincy Jones
Tyler Perry
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Who championed Teen Summit?
Oprah Winfrey
Tyler Perry
Barack Obama
BET co-founder Sheila Johnson
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What was Michael first known for?
Performing in the Jackson 5 with his brothers
Singing solo at Motown Records
Singing backup for Diana Ross
Playing guitar with his family band
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What magazine does Oprah publish?
Jet Magazine
O, The Oprah Magazine
Essence Magazine
People Magazine
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What does BET stand for?
Black Entertainment World
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Times
Black Television Network
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Where did Oprah go to college?
Tennessee State on full scholarship
Howard University
Harvard University
Spelman College
23
What did Brown’s musical innovations lead the way for?
Jazz
Hip hop
Funk
Disco
24
What did James Brown wear at his concerts?
Long elaborate capes, usually for Please, Please, Please
Leather jackets and fedoras
Flamboyant suits with bow ties
Bright sequin jackets and sunglasses
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Who criticized BET for being unintellectual and sexist?
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson
Cory Booker and Kamala Harris
Cornel West and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Spike Lee, Boyce Watkins, and Black ministers
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What was on BET?
Documentaries, award shows, live sports
Drama series, talk shows, lifestyle programs
Comedy sketches, game shows, reality TV
music videos, old shows, low-budget movies
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How did Oprah’s career begin?
As a voice actor on a children’s show
As an assistant in a newsroom
As a teenager at a local Black radio station
As a child actor in commercials
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What was Prince’s father’s job?
A piano teacher
A jazz musician
A blues guitarist
A gospel singer
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What did Purple Rain win?
A Grammy for best album
A Golden Globe for best song
An Oscar for best original score
A Tony Award for best score
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How many records did Prince sell?
Around 150 million world wide
Over 200 million world wide
Over 130 million world wide
Approximately 100 million world wide
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Who starred in Harpo’s film Their Eyes Were Watching God
Angela Bassett
Halle Berry
Taraji P. Henson
Viola Davis
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What did Robert L. Johnson recognize as a television lobbyist?
Shortage of programming designed for Black Americans
High demand for talk shows
Limited interest in Black music videos
A need for news coverage
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What music innovator worked with Michael Jackson on his solo career?
Rick Rubin
Pharrell Williams
Quincy Jones
Timbaland
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What achievement did The Oprah Winfrey Show have?
It won a People’s Choice Award
It won several daytime Emmy Awards
It received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
It was the highest rated television talk show in history
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How many music videos did Prince create?
40
60
35
50
36
How much is Tyler Perry’s entertainment empire valued?
$600 million
$500 million
$1 billion
$750 million
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What did the sale of BET to Viacom make RObert L. Johnson?
The wealthiest African American in history
The first Black American Billionaire
The richest African American
First Black billionaire globally
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What recognition did Oprah get for the Color Purple?
Won a Tony Award
Won a Golden Globe
Nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress
Won a BAFTA Award
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How much did Oprah donate to the National African American History Museum?
$12 million
$7 million
$5 million
$3 million
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How were Black actors portrayed in early films?
Bold and heroic characters
Dumb, servile, and in stereotypical roles
Clever and humorous characters
Serious and dignified roles
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By the end of its first year, how much was BET airing?
18 hours a day in the U.S.
20 hours a day worldwide
24 hours a day, in North America and Caribbean
12 hours a day, mostly in North America
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What is Angel Network?
A global reading initiative
A TV show for emerging artists
Oprah’s support of charitable projects around the world
A platform for her personal endorsements
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How many albums did Prince release over his career?
39
20
30
25
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What television networks did Oprah found?
Oxygen and OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)
OWN and Bravo
OWN and ABC
BET and OWN
45
What is Oprah ranked as?
A top American philanthropist
The greatest Black philanthropist, 50 most generous Americans
One of the most popular media moguls
An influential entertainment entrepreneur
46
How much has Oprah given to educational causes?
$50 million and 50 scholarships
Nearly $400 million by 2012 and more than 400 scholarships
$100 million and 200 scholarships
$200 million by 2010 and hundreds of scholarships
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What roles does Oprah have at Harpo Productions
Founder and Director
President and CFO
CEO and COO
Executive Producer and Chairwoman
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What was Michael Jackson’s nickname?
King of Pop
The King of Dance
The King of Pop-Rock
The King of Rhythm
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What was Robert L. Johnson’s role before BET?
Marketing executive in the 1970s
Television news anchor in the 1970s
Radio producer in the 1970s
Television lobbyist in the late 1970s
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What did Oprah win at age 17?
Miss Black Tennessee
Miss Tennessee State
Miss Mississippi
Miss America runner-up
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What was Prince’s breakout LP?
Dirty Mind, 1980
1999, 1982
Purple Rain, 1984
Sign o’ the Times, 1987
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What awards show does BET host each year?
The Black Heritage Awards
The BET Awards to celebrate Black music, acting, sports
The BET Honors
The Black Achievement Awards
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What is James Brown’s nickname?
The King of Funk
The King of Swing
The Godfather of Soul
The Soul Man
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What was Oprah’s major?
Political Science
Sociology
Communication
Journalism
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What song is an example of Brown’s inclusion of social issues?
Cold Sweat
Say it Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag
It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World
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Who hosted BET News when it started in 1988?
Robin Roberts
Anderson Cooper
Ed Gordon
Don Lemon
57
What is one of the most important LP’s of all time?
Thriller, 1982
Dangerous, 1991
Off the Wall, 1979
Bad, 1987
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What types of music did Prince create in?
Soul and gospel
Pop and classical
Jazz and blues
Funk, rock, R&B, soul, rock, hip hop, and pop
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How long was James Brown’s career?
5 decades and every genre of popular music
4 decades and mainly soul and blues
6 decades and primarily hip hop
3 decades and mostly R&B
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What was James Brown band’s name?
The Soul Brothers
The Funky Flames
The Famous Flames
The J.B.'s
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What Zora Neale Hurston novel did Harpo produce
Zora’s Garden
Their Eyes Were Watching god
Sweeter than Honey
Their Eyes Were Watching the Sky
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What was James Brown called?
The King of Soul
The Hardest Working Man in Shown Business
The Soul King
The Godfather of Funk
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How was slavery first portrayed in film?
That plantation life was good and charitable
As an educational opportunity for new filmmakers
As complex and nuanced historical experiences
As a struggle for justice and civil rights
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How many records did Michael Jackson sell?
More than 350 million worldwide
About 250 million
Around 200 million
Roughly 400 million
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What is Oprah best known for?
Her social activism work
Her work with the Angel Network
Her Chicago-based talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show
Her early radio hosting days in Chicago
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How many Grammys did Thriller win?
5 Grammys
10 Grammys
8 Grammys
6 Grammys
