Rent Party Jazz Quiz

What is Sonny's job in the morning?

• Delivering newspapers

• Working for the coal man

• Helping at a bakery

• Cleaning the streets

Why does Sonny's mother lose her job?

• She wanted to find a better job

• People stopped buying fancy fish

• The factory closed down

• She was late to work

What does Smilin' Jack do that impresses Sonny?

• He dances gracefully

• He plays the trumpet

• He sings beautifully

• He plays the piano

What is a rent party?

• A community meeting about housing

• A musical concert in a park

• A party to raise money for rent

• A gathering to celebrate a new home

How does Sonny plan to raise money for rent?

• By borrowing from a friend

• By working extra hours

• By organizing a rent party

• By selling coal

Who helps Sonny with the rent party?

• His school teacher

• The coal man

• Smilin' Jack

• His classmates

What song does Smilin' Jack play at the party?

• Jingle Bells

• Amazing Grace

• When the Saints Go Marching In

• Bourbon Street Rag

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

• Keeps it for himself

• Donates it to charity

• Leaves it for others in need

• Gives it to Sonny

What lesson does Sonny learn from the rent party?

• The importance of saving money

• The power of community support

• The joy of playing music

• The value of hard work

What does Sonny consider learning after the rent party?

• How to dance

• How to cook

• How to paint

• How to play the trumpet