"Scott Joplin, The King of Ragtime" & "He Heard Joplin"

Based on the information in paragraphs 1 and 3, what can be determined about African Americans who pursued music careers in the 1800s and 1900s?

• They required more education than other musicians.

• They did not earn much money as musicians.

• They were encouraged to pursue music careers.

• They quickly gained popularity.

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How does the author support the idea that Scott Joplin influenced music in America?

• By describing the places where the Joplin family lived

• By detailing the number of compositions Joplin wrote

• By identifying when Joplin's music was used in movies

• By explaining how Joplin's music made ragtime popular

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What can the reader infer about Scott Joplin based on paragraph 2?

• He hoped playing ragtime music would make him famous.

• He believed allowing others to play his music would help him financially.

• He understood education would allow him to further his music career.

• He thought ragtime would popularize traditional work songs, gospel songs, and dance.

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The word transcribe comes from the Latin root trans which means "across, beyond, over" and the Latin root scrib which means "to write." What does transcribe mean in paragraph 2?

• To write several times

• To make a written copy

• To move beyond writing

• To create careful writing

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Which of these describes the relationship between the two texts?

• "He Heard Joplin" provides an example of how the musician learns to write musical scores.

• "He Heard Joplin" provides additional details about Scott Joplin's rise to popularity with "Maple Leaf Rag."

• "He Heard Joplin" includes more information about how ragtime and jazz influenced American culture.

• "He Heard Joplin" describes how the aspiring piano player enjoys playing "Maple Leaf Rag."

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With which statement would the authors of both texts most likely agree?

• Children should learn to play the piano.

• Education is more important than extracurricular pursuits.

• Influential musicians are rewarded with fame and fortune.

• Uplifting music stands the test of time.

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By describing events in the order they occur in "Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime" and "He Heard Joplin," the reader is able to understand —

• motivations for Joplin's and Trevor's actions

• facts and details about famous pianists

• solutions Joplin and Trevor found for personal difficulties

• differences in opinion about a controversial topic

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