Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

What is a synonym for steady?

• odd

• unchanging

• useless

What does discouraged mean?

• something exciting

• not invited to an event

• without confidence

Why did Melba decide to play the trombone?

• She liked how it looked.

• Her mother liked it.

• It didn't cost very much.

Why did Melba skip some grades in her new school?

• Melba was older than the other students.

• She could play the trombone.

• She was a good student.

When Melba first started playing the trombone, Grandpa John...

• thought she should play the guitar

• wanted her to quit

• gave her encouragement

What is the "jazz scene"?

• a movie about jazz players

• people who play or enjoy jazz

• the place where Melba bought her trombone

What does No Piece of Cake mean?

• hard to do

• easy

What does Making Headlines mean?

• really bad

• appearing in a newspaper

What does Smart as a Whip mean?

• Intelligent

• funny

What does Cradle the Horn mean?

• hold something close

• hold a can of Diet Coke