Which quotation best shows that the author of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” is relieved someone wants his old piano?
from Old Piano Blues

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10th Grade
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Ashley Nichols
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
F) The song had gone from major to minor, but we pressed on. (paragraph 4)
G) Then the song shifted to the saddest of blues. (paragraph 4)
H) But like many a blues song, this piano riff ends with hope. (paragraph 6)
J) And to be sure, many older pianos have reached their coda. (paragraph 7)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the information in the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?
A) To explain why traditional pianos have greatly declined in value
B) To describe the differences between old pianos and new ones
C) To prove that pianos made in the last century are irreplaceable
D) To inform people about new American trends with musical instruments
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Read this dictionary entry: boom \'büm\ n 1. a deep hollow sound 2. a rapid increase in activity 3. a long pole for holding a microphone 4. a barrier to obstruct navigation. Which definition most closely matches the meaning of boom as it is used in paragraph 4 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?
F) Definition 1
G) Definition 2
H) Definition 3
J) Definition 4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” what is the primary purpose of paragraph 7?
A) To explain why letting go of pianos is acceptable at times
B) To state the reasons why pianos are still important
C) To detail the life cycle of pianos
D) To describe pianos in a historical context
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word from the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” means “an approximate amount”?
F) peak (paragraph 1)
G) substantial (paragraph 3)
H) roughly (paragraph 4)
J) treacherous (paragraph 5)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the best summary of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?
A) Many families in America once owned acoustic pianos, but there are now fewer families who want them. In fact, if you have an old piano, it can be very hard to sell it or find someone who wants it. That’s why there are companies now offering to pick up old pianos. It is sad these instruments were once prized but have little value today, unless someone is willing to restore them to their original working condition.
B) Although acoustic pianos were once a popular item in American life, many are now being disposed of or recycled for parts. Changes in American entertainment, as well as the space and upkeep required to own an acoustic piano, have led people to pursue other interests or purchase less expensive digital pianos. However, the number of Americans learning to play the piano has not changed, which shows that the instrument is still appreciated.
C) Many families in America still own pianos but many of them are now digital pianos. People who own old acoustic pianos still feel sentimental about them and believe they are worth a lot of money. However, the people who make money from pianos are the ones that know how to remove or recycle them.
D) Today, Americans are learning to play piano as adults, and they often go to piano studios in cities like Los Angeles and New York. Piano playing was popular in the 20th century and still is. Pianos used to be an important part of family entertainment, but other instruments have taken their place. Today, old acoustic pianos are stored in warehouses because they take up too much room in houses.
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