Arturo's Baton

How does a conductor tell the orchestra to get louder?

• The conductor waves their baton wildly.

• The conductor holds up their hand.

• The conductor moves their baton slowly.

• The conductor puts their baton down.

Why did Arturo want to cancel the world tour?

• He needed a vacation.

• He left his baton on his pillow.

• He lost his baton and couldn't find a replacement.

• His dog ate his baton.

What is a baton?

• Something you hit a ball with.

• A stick used to drum.

• You sing into it.

• A stick used to lead an orchestra.

Who told Arturo that he could conduct without his baton?

• Felix

• Toscanini

• the audience

• the servants

What was the problem at the music store?

• The batons were too long.

• The batons were too short.

• The batons were too heavy or too light.

• All of the above.

What was the setting at the end of the story?

• The music store

• The theatre

• The airport

• The hotel

What is another name for a concert hall?

• a theatre

• an airport

• a music store

• a hotel

What does the word "encore" mean?

• The audience wants more of the performance.

• The audience did not like the performance.

• The audience thought that Arturo needed more practice.

• The audience was glad that the performance was over.

What does the word "maestro" mean?

• a masterful conductor

• an audience member

• a valet

• a team of servants

What was the problem in the book?

• Arturo wanted to cancel the world tour.

• Arturo lost his baton.

• Arturo learned that he could still conduct without a baton.

• Toscanini was lonely at the hotel.