Duke Ellington Quiz

What was Duke Ellington's given name?

• Michael Jackson

• Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Miles Davis

• Louis Armstrong

Where did Duke Ellington move to as a young man?

• Los Angeles

• Harlem in New York City

• New Orleans

• Chicago

What was the period of time in which Duke Ellington became a part of in Harlem known as?

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Jazz Age

• The Renaissance Period

• The Harlem Renaissance

Why did Duke Ellington become famous in the 1927?

• He won a Grammy Award

• He became the house band at the Cotton Club

• He wrote a famous book

• He starred in a popular movie

What was the name of the famous club where Duke Ellington and his band performed as the house band?

• The Cotton Club

• The Blue Note

• The Apollo Theater

• The Birdland

What type of entertainment was featured in the stage shows at the Cotton Club?

• Comedy acts

• Ballet dances

• Magic shows

• Opera performances

What allowed Duke Ellington's music to be appreciated by audiences across the nation?

• Live streaming on the internet

• Weekly television broadcast

• Concert tours

• Weekly radio broadcast

How many Grammy Awards did Duke Ellington earn?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 15

In which year was Duke Ellington named one of the 100 Greatest African Americans?

• 2008

• 2005

• 2002

• 1999

In which year was Duke Ellington's image placed on a quarter representing the District of Columbia?

• 2009

• 2007

• 2005

• 2011