Rent Party Jazz Selection Quiz

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

• to visit with his school friends

• to listen to wonderful music

• to find another home to rent

• to look for a second job

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

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

• worried that Sonny is playing a trick on her

• 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.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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

• running over

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence best states the theme of the story?

• 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.5.2

Answer the short response question Mrs Butler gave to you. Use the RADD strategy. This question is worth 20 points.

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CCSS.SL.5.4

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.4