Quiz on Uncle Jacob and the Trombone

How can Dylan and Harry tell Uncle Jacob has been playing his trombone?

• They hear sounds from Uncle Jacob’s apartment.

• Uncle Jacob plays jazz music in the car.

• Uncle Jacob’s neighbors look unhappy.

• Uncle Jacob is late to get them.

How do Dylan and Harry make the trombone noise go away while they do their homework?

• They make the TV louder.

• They wear headphones.

• They listen to the radio.

• They put cotton in their ears.

The neighbors in the elevator ask Joy to ________.

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The boys make a plan to help Uncle Jacob. What do they decide?

• He will only play the trombone outside.

• He will teach his neighbors how to play the trombone.

• He will play his trombone at building parties.

• He will use his trombone to help his neighbors keep time.

How does Uncle Jacob change at the end?

• He is not late anymore.

• He does not listen to jazz music as much.

• He practices his trombone.

• He plays his trombone quieter.

What is a governor?

• A governor is a sweet treat made with ice cream.

• A governor is someone who leads or controls a place or group.

• A governor is a special hat worn by people in charge.

• A governor is a dance that was popular a long time ago.

What kind of music did Uncle Jacob want to play on his trombone?

• rock

• classical

• pop

• jazz

What are headphones?

• Small speakers you wear over your ears to hear sounds.

• A kind of clothes.

• A way to go places.

• A kind of food.

What does 'beamed' mean in the story?

• laugh loudly

• cry softly

• smile a lot or very happy

• frown a lot

What does it mean to disturb something or someone?

• To mess up something normal or to bother someone.

• To not pay attention or care about something

• To make something better or normal

• To make someone feel better or calm