Clayton Byrd

Select two things we know about Clayton's father, Mr. Miller, after the first two chapters.

• He loves baseball.

• He plays blues guitar, just like Papa Byrd.

• He sees Clayton only once per month.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Which instrument does Clayton play?

• harmonica

• banjo

• blues guitar

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why doesn't Cool Papa let Clayton have a solo?

• Papa says Clayton isn't a very good musician.

• Papa says Clayton needs to learn to play piano first.

• Papa says Clayton needs to learn how to really bend notes on his harmonica.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

Who would be the one person to tell Ms. Byrd that her father passed away?

• Uncle Max

• Mr. Miller

• Omar, the neighbor

• Clayton

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What was Cool Papa's real full name?

• Mr. Miller

• Herman Clayton Byrd

• Clifton Byrd

• R.J. Byrd

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why was Clayton upset the morning after Cool Papa's funeral when he woke up?

• His mom was yelling at him.

• His mom was burning Cool Papa's belongings.

• His dad was outside waiting on him.

• His mom was selling all of Cool Papa's belongings.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Where did Clayton keep his blues harp?

• underneath the pew

• in his jacket pocket

• behind his father's back

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How did Beat Box make fun of Clayton's last name?

• He made bird noises because Clayton's last name is Byrd.

• Beat Box called him Birdie.

• Beat Box said Clayton's last name was weird.

• Beat Box never made fun of his last name.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What sign did Clayton want Cool Papa to give him?

• The sign to end the song

• The sign to collect money from the crowd

• The sign waving him in to do a 12-bar solo on his harmonica

• The sign waving him in to do a 12-bar solo on his piano

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.5.1

What happened when Clayton's mother worked a double shift at the hospital?

• Clayton and his grandfather watched movies.

• Clayton and his grandfather snuck out to find the Bluesman.

• Clayton and his grandfather played checkers.

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4