Jazz

What did Sonny and the Coal Man hear when they drove through Jackson Square?

• Cats meowing

• People playing the drums

• Trumpet players blowing their horns

• A man screaming at his wife

Who is Smilin Jack?

• A handy man

• A shoe shiner

• A famous trumpet player

• Sonny's Uncle

What did Smilin Jack suggest Sonny do to help his mother?

• Sell their furniture

• Throw a Rent Jazz Party

• Take in Foster Kids

• Have a garage sale

What is the purpose of the party goers singing and dancing?

• Help them forget their troubles

• Help them get into shape

• Help decide who the winner of the contest will be

• Help them get to know their neighbors

Write True if the highlighted word is correct and write False if not, if the answer is false write the correct answer. (ex. False, rap)

Jazz chants uses slang words and does not follow formal grammar rules.

After the party, what did Sonny do beneath the glow of the bright lamps?

• Kissed his mother's cheek.

• Waved good-bye to Smilin Jack.

• Pretended to play a mean horn.

• Scolded his cat for running away.

What can you infer as to why Smilin Jack felt so happy after the party?

• Because he made a lot of money

• Because he was selfless

• Because a pretty girl kissed his cheek

• Because he found Sonny's lost cat

What is the definition of mean in this sentence?

• The opposite of kind

• To tell the definition of something

• To treat other people badly

• To be skilled or play amazingly

Why does Smilin’ Jack tell Sonny about his home in Mississippi?

• to show that he understands the problem Sonny is facing

• to show that he misses his friends who still live there

• to explain why he thinks Sonny would like to visit

• to explain why he loves to play jazz

What can you infer about why Sonny felt like he was in another world?

• The neighbors all gave him a hug at the party.

• His mother got up and sang at the party.

• He was amazed by all of the people and food at the party.

• Smilin Jack dedicated a song to him at the party.