Be a Quiz Whiz!

1. Which would be another good title for this article?

• A. “How to Play a Horn”
• B. “A Jazz Legend”
• C. “The Best Bands in America”
• D. “Visiting New Orleans”

2. Why was Louis Armstrong’s neighborhood known as the Battlefield?

• A. It was the site of an important war battle.
• B. It was dangerous.
• C. Local leaders argued a lot.
• D. Many musicians competed against each other.

3. Which detail would be least important to include in a summary of the article?

• A. Armstrong taught himself to play the cornet.
• B. Armstrong’s music shaped much of the music people listen to today.
• C. Armstrong took a job selling newspapers.
• D. Armstrong became a famous jazz musician.

4. The purpose of the sidebar, “Making Music,” is to show how ___.

• A. the cornet works
• B. Armstrong made his first jazz recording
• C. Armstrong got his start in music
• D. Armstrong learned to improvise

5. [Part A] Which conclusion does the article best support?

• A. Young athletes rarely end up playing professionally.
• B. Every young person should choose a sport to specialize in.
• C. Tennis is the best sport for young people to play.
• D. The benefits of youth sports always outweigh the drawbacks.

6. [Part B] Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 5?

• A. “. . . the cost of league fees, equipment, travel, and lessons can really add up.”
• B. “‘If you focus too much on one sport at a young age, you may miss out on something else . . .’”
• C. “. . . only about 1 in 2,600 high school basketball players make it to the pros.”
• D. “They point out that top athletes like tennis champion Coco Gauff began training seriously at a young age.”

7. According to the article, which is a possible negative effect of focusing too much on one sport?

• A. spending more time on phones
• B. becoming a professional athlete
• C. having little time to explore other interests
• D. learning the importance of hard work

8. Which is a main reason New York is mentioned in the article?

• A. It is the site of the first Lunar New Year celebration.
• B. It is the only place other than China where Lunar New Year is celebrated.
• C. The Chinese calendar was developed there.
• D. It is the first state to make Lunar New Year an official holiday for all public schools.

9. According to the article, what does the dragon on the Chinese calendar symbolize?

• A. good luck
• B. love
• C. fear
• D. dancing

10. Which question is answered in the article?

• A. How much does the average sheep weigh?
• B. How long did Fiona live alone?
• C. Who takes care of Fiona today?
• D. When was Fiona first spotted?