Trombone Shorty

In Paragraph 30, Trombone Shorty says they call their band “The 5 O’Clock Band”. Why do you think they chose that name?

• The kids practiced at a restaurant called "5 O'clock".

• They would get up every morning at 5am to practice together.

• The kids got together to practice their music after they did their homework.

How are Trombone Shorty and Mama’s Window alike?

• They both had siblings.

• They both take place in the south.

• Both boys found something that was lost.

What kind of figurative language is used in paragraph 11?

• Personification

• Alliteration

• Simile

How do you know this is a first hand account of Trombone Shorty's life so far?

• His brother James is telling the story for him.

• The author included a lot of history about New Orleans, so we know it happened.

• Trombone Shorty is telling the story himself.

What did Trombone Shorty's mother surprise him with tickets to?

• jazz music festival

• his favorite band

• Mardi Gras parade

What did Trombone Shorty and his friends name their first band?

• 5 o'clock Band

• Bo Diddily

• Music Makers

What happened when Bo Diddley heard Trombone Shorty playing in the crowd?

• He was upset and told him to stop.

• He stopped the show and asked Trombone Shorty on stage to play.

• He waited until the show was over and introduced himself.

What is the main theme of Trombone Shorty's story?

• Perseverance and passion for music

• The importance of education

• Friendship and loyalty

• Overcoming fear

Which literary device is predominantly used in Trombone Shorty's story?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What genre does Trombone Shorty's story belong to?

• Biography

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction