Sweet Music in Harlem - Springwood 5th Grade

What happened first?

• CJ went to the barbershop.

• Uncle Click gave CJ a gift.

• CJ went to dinner.

• Uncle Click asked where his hat was.

What happened last?

• Uncle Click left his watch at the barbershop.

• C.J. found Uncle Click's hat.

• The photographer took a picture.

• CJ smiled at the old poster on the wall.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between C.J. and Uncle Click?

• They envied one another's talent.

• They loved and supported one another.

• They were rivals.

• They were in awe of one another.

Why did C.J. go to the Midnight Melody Cafe?

• He was looking for Uncle Click's hat.

• He wanted to tell Alma about the photo.

• He wanted to hear the musicians.

• He needed to practice his clarinet.

How were Mr. Garlic, Mattie Dee, and Canary Alma alike?

• They all played music.

• They had worked in Kansas City.

• They were related to Click.

• They all admired Click.

Which best describes C.J.?

• curious

• trusting

• responsible

• clumsy

What is the climax of the story?

• When the crowd shows up for the photo.

• When people gather at the barbershop.

• When CJ finds the hat.

• When Uncle Click loses his hat.

A sentence in the story says "It was like seeing the sun, the moon, and the stars all shining at once." What does that mean?

• It was strange.

• It was amazing.

• It was not real.

• It was bright.

Why is Uncle Click's lost hat important to the story?

• Uncle Click couldn't play music without his hat.

• The hat helped C.J. play the clarinet better.

• C.J.'s search for the hat caused many people to show up for the photo.

• Uncle Click thought no one would recognize him without the hat.

My sister plays the BASS.

• brass horn

• four-string instrument

• small drums

• harp