From Those Old Piano Blues

From Those Old Piano Blues

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From Those Old Piano Blues

From Those Old Piano Blues

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English

10th Grade

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Created by

Brian Greaves

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 26: In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” how does the author mainly organize his ideas?

He lists the benefits of owning a piano by referencing a magazine article about musical instruments.

He supports people learning to play the piano with stories from students who enjoy the instrument.

He argues against getting rid of old pianos by explaining how important they once were.

He discusses trends in piano ownership by describing his experience trying to get rid of an old piano.

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 27: What does the author’s use of musical terminology convey in the quotation?

How the popularity of the piano has shifted like notes in a song

How piano dealers use musical language when they speak

How piano tones affect the price of the instruments

How piano music will persist despite its decrease in popularity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 28: Which quotation best shows that the author of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” is relieved someone wants his old piano?

The song had gone from major to minor, but we pressed on. (paragraph 4)

Then the song shifted to the saddest of blues. (paragraph 4)

But like many a blues song, this piano riff ends with hope. (paragraph 6)

And to be sure, many older pianos have reached their coda. (paragraph 7)

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 29: What is the purpose of the information in the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

To explain why traditional pianos have greatly declined in value

To describe the differences between old pianos and new ones

To prove that pianos made in the last century are irreplaceable

To inform people about new American trends with musical instruments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 30: Which definition most closely matches the meaning of boom as it is used in paragraph 4 of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 31: In the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues,” what is the primary purpose of paragraph 7?

To explain why letting go of pianos is acceptable at times

To state the reasons why pianos are still important

To detail the life cycle of pianos

To describe pianos in a historical context

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 32: Which word from the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues” means “an approximate amount”?

peak (paragraph 1)

substantial (paragraph 3)

roughly (paragraph 4)

treacherous (paragraph 5)

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Question 33: Which is the best summary of the excerpt from the article “Those Old Piano Blues”?

A. Many families in America once owned acoustic pianos, but there are now fewer families who want them. In fact, if you have an old piano, it can be very hard to sell it or find someone who wants it. That’s why there are companies now offering to pick up old pianos. It is sad these instruments were once prized but have little value today, unless someone is willing to restore them to their original working condition.

B. Although acoustic pianos were once a popular item in American life, many are now being disposed of or recycled for parts. Changes in American entertainment, as well as the space and upkeep required to own an acoustic piano, have led people to pursue other interests or purchase less expensive digital pianos. However, the number of Americans learning to play the piano has not changed, which shows that the instrument is still appreciated.

C. Many families in America still own pianos but many of them are now digital pianos. People who own old acoustic pianos still feel sentimental about them and believe they are worth a lot of money. However, the people who make money from pianos are the ones that know how to remove or recycle them.

D. Today, Americans are learning to play piano as adults, and they often go to piano studios in cities like Los Angeles and New York. Piano playing was popular in the 20th century and still is. Pianos used to be an important part of family entertainment, but other instruments have taken their place. Today, old acoustic pianos are stored in warehouses because they take up too much room in houses.