Rent Party Jazz

What job does Sonny do in the mornings before school?

• He works at a fish canning factory.

• He works for the coal man.

• He plays music in Jackson Square.

• He sells newspapers.

Why does Sonny's mother lose her job?

• She was sick and couldn't work.

• The factory closed down.

• People weren't buying much fancy fish.

• She found a better job.

What is the main reason Sonny wants to help his mother with the rent?

• He wants to buy new clothes.

• He wants to impress Smilin' Jack.

• He doesn't want to be put out on the street.

• He wants to quit school.

How much does Sonny earn each day working for the coal man?

• Five cents

• Ten cents

• Twenty cents

• Fifty cents

What does Smilin' Jack suggest to help Sonny and his mother with the rent?

• Borrow money from a friend

• Have a rent party

• Sell their belongings

• Move to a cheaper place

What instrument does Smilin' Jack play?

• Piano

• Guitar

• Trumpet

• Violin

What does Sonny do to prepare for the rent party?

• He buys decorations.

• He invites the neighbors and finds an empty bucket.

• He cooks all the food.

• He writes invitations.

What song does Smilin' Jack play that is one of Sonny's favorites?

• "When the Saints Go Marching In"

• "Bourbon Street Rag"

• "Amazing Grace"

• "Jingle Bells"

What does Sonny learn from the experience of the rent party?

• That he should quit school and work full-time

• The importance of community and helping each other

• That he should become a coal man

• That he should move to another city

What does Smilin' Jack do with the extra money from the rent party?

• He keeps it for himself.

• He gives it back to Sonny's mother.

• He donates it to charity.

• He leaves it for anyone who needs it for rent or food.