Rent Party Jazz

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

Why did Sonny knock on all of the neighbor's doors?

• To ask if they saw his lost cat

• To invite them to church

• To invite them to the party & ask them to bring food

• To invite them to the party

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.

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 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 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

Rent Party Jazz is a...

• narrative

• poem

• informational text

• historical fiction

“All the neighbors got together and threw themselves a rent party,”

• mama said

• Smiling Jack said

• Sonny said

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