Scott Joplin

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.

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

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."

What is the primary theme of Scott Joplin's music as described in the text?

• A) The struggle for freedom

• B) The joy of life

• C) The complexity of emotions

• D) The pursuit of fame

Which literary device is most prominent in the description of Joplin's music?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

How does the author characterize Scott Joplin's influence on music?

• A) Revolutionary

• B) Traditional

• C) Minimal

• D) Controversial

What can be inferred about Joplin's personality from the text?

• A) He was introverted and shy

• B) He was ambitious and determined

• C) He was indifferent to success

• D) He was easily discouraged

Which sentence best summarizes the impact of Joplin's 'Maple Leaf Rag'?

• A) It was a minor piece in his career

• B) It marked the beginning of his decline

• C) It was a groundbreaking success

• D) It was never published

What is the tone of the passage describing Joplin's early life?

• A) Nostalgic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Pessimistic

• D) Neutral

Which of the following best describes the structure of the text?

• A) Chronological order

• B) Cause and effect

• C) Problem and solution

• D) Compare and contrast