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Act Reading Passage 1

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10th - 12th Grade

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Act Reading Passage 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage?

Armstrong was an exceedingly gifted musician whose emotional range was nonetheless somewhat narrow.
One of the greatest jazz trumpeters of all time, Armstrong is best known for his soft and luminous tone.
Armstrong has had a profound effect on music, one that  has been both wide ranging and long lasting.
A pioneering jazz trumpeter and singer, Armstrong recorded numerous masterpieces in the mid to late 1920s.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following questions is NOT answered in the passage?

In terms of Western music history, what was so radical about Armstrong’s playing and singing?
What aspect of Armstrong’s music brought the role of the jazz soloist to the fore? 
What style of jazz singing did Armstrong popularize? 
Which of Armstrong’s recorded masterpieces most changed American music? 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The passage suggests that Armstrong’s most important contribution to jazz was his:

musical conquest of Europe
emphasis on improvisation.
work with King Oliver.
invention of the blues sound.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main function of the second paragraph (lines 20–29) is to:

identify some of Armstrong’s mentors, such as King Oliver. 
list some of the early events in Armstrong’s developing career. 
contrast Armstrong’s opinions of King Oliver and Fletcher Henderson.
describe the musical style Armstrong developed jointly with Fletcher Henderson. 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following details are used in the passage to demonstrate Armstrong’s endurance as a young musician EXCEPT that he:

would be the featured soloist on almost every piece in a show. 
ended shows with a long series of high notes. 
once managed to play for an entire night.
could play five shows a day.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The last paragraph establishes all of the following about Armstrong EXCEPT:

his strong desire to reshape American music.
his cheerful demeanor and sense of mission.
the range of influences on his music.
the range of influences on his music.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

One of the main points in the last paragraph is that through his music, Armstrong attempted to promote in his listeners a sense of:

awe.
determination.
pleasure.
graditude

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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