Play, Louis, Play!: The True Story of a Boy and His Horn

Who is telling the story of Louis Armstrong?

• the city of Chicago

• Joe Oliver’s cornet

• the city of New Orleans

• Louis Armstrong’s horn

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Why does Louis “hold back” when he and Joe Oliver play together on stage?

• His playing tends to grow louder than Joe’s.

• He respects Joe’s position as leader of the band.

• He fears he might make an embarrassing mistake.

• His cornet is unable to produce the sounds he wants.

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he story mentions that the mud of New Orleans was in Louis’s shoes. What does this mean?

• that Louis feels he belongs in the city and thinks of it as his home

• that Louis is aware of his humble beginnings and is not used to having money

• She was born into a small family of farmers.

• hat Louis fears his musical skills are weaker than those of the other band members .

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What does Louis do with his old horn when he gets a new one?

• He sells it.

• He kisses it.

• He polishes it.

• He gives it away.

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What is a main theme of the story?

• It is wise to continue trying even after a failure.

• It is useful to have close ties with family members

• It is important to have someone who can guide you.

• It is helpful to do things the same way others do them.

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