The information about Ma’s childhood is important to the selection because it shows that —

Yo-Yo Ma

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Dominique Tucker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Ma can appreciate the accomplishments of other musicians
Ma wanted to be as talented as the rest of his family members were
Ma developed his musical talent at an especially young age
Ma wants people who enjoy his music to relate to his personal experiences
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
In paragraph 6, the word agile describes movement that is —
made with much effort
new and uncertain
learned over time
quick and natural
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Ma named his program the “Silk Road Project” most likely because he —
believes music has the power to bring different people together
wishes he had more opportunities to visit his homeland
is interested in trading instruments with people in other countries
travels many miles between concert events
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read these sentences from paragraph 2.
“My last name is Ma,” he replies with a smile. “Ma means horse, and Yo means friend. So am I a friendly horse?”
The author included this quotation most likely to highlight Ma’s —
popularity
sense of humor
accomplishments
great talent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is an important message presented in this selection?
Music can have a strong impact on people
A person’s interests can change over time.
Achieving childhood dreams requires a plan.
Listening to music can be a relaxing activity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author’s admiration for Ma’s accomplishments?
He loved his new life and played the cello all the time.
He has also been a guest on children’s shows like Sesame Street and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Ma has established Silk Road programs in schools around the nation
Ma’s many contributions to the arts clearly mark him as a very good musician indeed.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The sensory language in paragraph 1 helps the reader imagine —
what it is like to attend one of Ma’s concerts
what Ma’s cello and bow look like
how Ma feels when he is performing for an audience
why Ma has played his cello at so many concerts
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