The Last Holiday Concert Quiz

What was one reason Hart did not like chorus?

• He wanted to sing his way, not Mr. Meinert's way.

• He was in a different class than his friends.

• Mr. Meinert refused to let him have a solo part in any of the concerts.

• He did not have musical ability.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Mr. Richards punished Hart for shooting rubber bands in chorus by:

• Having him write a 2,000 word essay.

• Keeping him in during recess for 1 week.

• Making him stay after school for 2 days.

• Taking him off the track team.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Mr. Meinert put the students in charge of the concert after they:

• Sang a version of "Jingle Bells" with rude lyrics.

• All rushed to the window to look at the snow.

• Were 5 minutes late to class.

• Started a spitball fight in the classroom.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How was Hart chosen to be in charge of the concert?

• No one else wanted to do it so he volunteered.

• Mr. Richards told Mr. Meinert to pick Hart.

• The class had an election, and Hart won.

• Mr. Meinert picked Hart's name out of a hat.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Mr. Meinert's feelings were hurt when he saw that Hart

• Refused to allow any of the students to ask Mr. Meinert for help.

• Could play classical music on the piano better than he could.

• Was quickly able to get everyone excited about working together.

• Had hired someone else to accompany the chorus on the piano.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What was Hart's approach during his first seven classes as the director?

• He was bossy and insisted on having the final say.

• He told anyone who needed help to go directly to Mr. Meinert.

• He sat quietly and refused to participate.

• He encouraged his classmates to dream big and praised everyone's ideas.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What did Hart say to Ed that made the chorus members angry with him?

• "I'm going to tell your mother!"

• "Why don't you take over?"

• "You don't have any talent!"

• "Because I said so!"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Mr. Meinert came to Hart's rescue by...

• Giving him credit for the idea of performing in the old gym.

• Relieving him as director and taking over the performance.

• Sending 2 troublemakers to the principal's office.

• Taking the blame for choosing the songs for the program.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What idea really pulled the entire concert program together?

• Using "masks" to show different emotions for each song.

• Having a laser "light show" during the performance.

• Dividing the chorus into two "teams."

• Making "peace" the theme of the concert.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why didn't Mr. Meinert tell anyone his job was being eliminated?

• He thought he would be accused of goofing around.

• He was convinced that he would find a way to get his job back.

• He feared it would hurt him in his search for a new job.

• He did not want others' pity and worry to interfere with his work.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3