Trombone

Why did his Brother James Name him "Trombone Shorty"?

• He fell over when he played sometimes

• He played the trombone

• He wasn't very tall

• All of these

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He picked up the ____ and played a beautiful song.

• inspiration

• musician

• instrument

• festival

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When Shorty found his first trombone, what was wrong with it?

• His grandfather had it locked away in the attic.

• It was broken.

• It was too expensive.

• It belonged to his neighbor.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Why did people start calling him "Trombone Shorty?"

• He was shorter than all of his friends.

• The trombone was a miniature version of the real thing.

• The trombone was twice his size.

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How did Trombone Shorty first get some attention for his musical skills?

• He was invited to play onstage at a festival.

• He won first prize at his school talent show.

• He performed on Sunday morning's at his church.

• He played at his neighborhood block party.

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

• 5 o'clock Band

• Bo Diddily

• Music Makers

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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.

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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.

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What is the primary theme of the story involving Trombone Shorty?

• Perseverance and passion for music

• The history of jazz

• The importance of family

• Overcoming poverty

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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Which instrument is central to Trombone Shorty's story?

• Trumpet

• Saxophone

• Trombone

• Piano

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