Quiz 1 Is the author of the article suggesting that BTS typically sings about serious issues?

Which selection from the article BEST supports your answer?
(A) No; "South Korean boy band BTS has shot to the top of the U. S. charts with their first all-English song.
This latest triumph by the socially conscious septet could herald a historic cultural shift."
(B) Yes; "Leader RM was already known in the South's underground hip-hop scene for his rapping skills.
Jimin had been enrolled in an arts school in Busan, majoring in contemporary dance, which is a mix of modern, jazz, ballet and hip-hop."
(C) Yes; "Their lyrics are socially conscious. Themes include competition within society and the ills of consumerism."
(D) No; "Group leader RM said that the lightheartedness of 'Dynamite,' as well as elements of disco-pop that make it "easy to sing along or hum along with," contributed to its historic success in the U. S."

2 Read the following paragraph from the section "Map Of The Soul."
"After each of us moved to Seoul from our hometowns with nothing, I still vividly remember singing and dancing hard in a cramped basement practice room seven years ago."
Which of the following can be inferred from this paragraph?
(A) BTS did not see the effects of their hard work until they released their newest song.
(B) BTS was not an overnight success and the group worked their way up from humble beginnings.
(C) BTS struggled for seven years to find international fame and they will always remember how they got started.
(D) BTS had to spend a majority of their careers training in a basement in Seoul and it was discouraging at times.

3 Which of the following statements BEST represents BTS's approach toward their fans in the article?
(A) They occasionally communicate with their fans at social justice events, but they try to keep their contacts with them professional.
(B) They interact with their fans through social media and attempt to forge strong connections with them through their music.
(C) They rarely engage with their fans outside of their performances, but they like to encourage them to donate money to important causes.
(D) They almost never have time to speak with fans directly and they are known for keeping to themselves when they are preparing for a show.

4 Which of these are the reasons WHY "Dynamite" was such a hit?
1. The release was timed to give the song the best chance of hitting number one.
2. The lyrics of the song specifically relate to challenges young people face.
3. The song was sung in all English to gain support from radio audiences.
4. The catchy nature and carefree tone of the song contributed to its popularity.
(A) 2 only
(B) 1 and 4
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1, 3 and 4