Rent Party Jazz

Why does Sonny go to Jackson Square more than once before the party?

• A to visit with his school friends

• to listen to wonderful music

• to find another home to rent

• to look for a second job

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CCSS.RL.4.1

Why does Smilin’ Jack tell Sonny about his home in Mississippi?

• to show that he understands the problem Sonny is facing

• to show that he misses his friends who still live there

• to explain why he thinks Sonny would like to visit

• to explain why he loves to play jazz

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CCSS.RL.4.1

How does Mama feel when she sees Smilin’ Jack at the door?

• worried that Sonny is playing a trick on him

• excited that he wants to teach Sonny how to play trumpet

• surprised that Sonny was right about the plan for the evening

• nervous that she and Sonny do not have anything to offer him

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

By the end of the rent party, Sonny notices that the bucket is brimming with coins. What is the BEST definition of the word brimming?

• shaking

• jingling

• needing more

• filled to the top

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CCSS.L.4.4A

Which sentence best states the theme of the story?

• Trying hard can bring great rewards.

• Learning new things is the key to success

• Working with others is difficult but important.

• Helping one another makes a community strong.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the genre of the story?

• Realistic Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Non Fiction

• Personal Narrative

Who is the major character of the story?

• Mom

• Sonny

• Sammy

• Dad

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CCSS.RL.4.3

What did they do with the money that was left over from the rent party?

• They gave it to the school.

• They gave it to others who needed money for food and rent.

• Mom and Sonny kept it.

• Smilin' Jack kept it.

This cup of coffee is _________________ to the top and might spill.

• full

• hot

• brimming

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.6

We needed to learn each ______________ of the song before our school performance.

• section

• verse

• page

• note