Sweet Music in Harlem

What is the waitress' name?

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• Mattie D
• Bettie Dee
• Mattie Dee

What did the waitress give C.J. which belonged to his uncle?

• A watch.
• A harmonica.
• A handkerchief.
• A book.

Your uncle leaves his things all over Harlem, but when he wails on his trumpet, the saltshakers bounce! What does this mean?

• The salt and pepper dance.
• He plays like a saltshaker.
• He is an amazing player.
• Everyone in Harlem likes saltshakers.

The musicians were crowded onto the small stage, playing as if it were still show time.
What is the meaning of this?

• The room was full of people.
• The stage is not big enough for all of them.
• They were playing because they love music. 
• They stopped playing when C.J. came in.

"C.J. were saving a spot for you here. I reckon you'll be joining us in a few years"
What is the meaning of this?

• They were waiting for him.
• He has a spot in the band.
• They know C.J. will be as good as his uncle.
• He will be a barber in a few years.

What did Canary Alma give C.J. that belonged to his uncle?

• A watch
• A bow tie
• A cell phone
• A candy bar

Why did so many people went to see Uncle Click?

• They were all his best friends.
• They all needed money.
• They were moved by his nephew's devotion.
• They all wanted to be in the picture.

It was like seeing the sun, the moon, and the stars, all shining at once. 
When did C.J. say this?

• At the barbershop.
• In the diner.
• At the steps.
• At the Midnight Melody Club

Why did Uncle Click give C.J. a clarinet one week before his birthday?

• He wanted him to have it before the magic of the day wore off.
• He wanted to be the first to give him a present.
• He wanted C.J. to think of him as his favorite uncle.
• He needed his nephew to see the clarinet.

What did C.J. get at the end of the story?

• A watch.
• A bow tie.
• A handkerchief.
• A hat.