Week 1 ELA Quiz

Who is the main character in Rent Party Jazz?

• Smilin' Jack

• Sonny

• Sonny's mom

• Jazz band

What is the problem in the story Rent Party Jazz?

• Sonny doesn't want to go to school.

• Sonny has no friends.

• Sonny's mom lost her job and can't pay the rent.

• Sonny lost his trumpet.

Who helps Sonny solve his problem?

• Sonny's mom

• Sonny's teacher

• Sonny's dad

• Smilin' Jack

How was Sonny's problem solved in Rent Party Jazz?

• They threw a rent party and raised enough money to pay the rent.

• Sonny's mom found a new job.

• Sonny quit school and started working.

• Smilin' Jack bought Sonny a house.

What does the word rent mean?

• payment to use property or land

• a small house in the city

• a small house in the country

• a type of house

It is chilly outside, so I will need my warm jacket. What does the word chilly mean in this sentence?

• warm

• cold

• hot

• raining

Which expression below is informal?

• That is a wonderful idea.

• Awesome sauce!

• I like that idea.

• That is a great idea.

What type of person was Sonny?

• mean

• selfish

• caring

• clumsy

What type of person was Smilin' Jack?

• helpful

• selfish

• hateful

• angry

Which word below describes Smilin' Jack?

• carpenter

• musician

• teacher

• bus driver