1. PART A: Which of the following identifies the central idea of the
 text?
 O A The Cotton Club allowed African American talent to gain
 popularity, while also encouraging racial stereotypes and
 segregation
 B The Cotton Club caused more harm than good, as the
 attention that African American performers received was all
 negative.
 OC The Cotton Club played a key role in breaking down the
 divide between African American and white performers.
 OD The Cotton Club exposed whites to important African
 American history and culture during a time when it was not
 discussed.