Little Melba and Her Big Trombone Quiz

Where was Melba born?

• Los Angeles

• Kansas City

• Chicago

• New York City

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What instrument did Melba choose to play?

• Trombone

• Piano

• Drums

• Guitar

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Why did Melba's mother buy her the trombone?

• Because Melba begged her mother

• Because Melba's mother loved trombones

• Because it was small and easy to carry

• Because it was the only instrument available

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What did Melba's new teachers in Los Angeles discover about her?

• She was very artistic

• She was very athletic

• She was very smart

• She was very shy

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What did Melba use to turn her hurt feelings into something positive?

• Playing her trombone

• Drawing pictures

• Playing sports

• Writing stories

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Who did Melba travel with down south?

• Duke Ellington

• Billie Holiday

• Quincy Jones

• Dizzy Gillespie

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What did Melba almost do because of the challenges she faced?

• Quit playing the trombone

• Move back to Kansas City

• Change her instrument

• Join a different band

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Which famous musicians wanted to play with Melba?

• Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra

• Dizzy Gillespie and Duke Ellington

• Michael Jackson and Prince

• The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

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