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Duke Ellington Quiz

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1-13.
1.

Where was Duke Ellington born?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Chicago

c)

Washington DC

d)

New York

2.

What was Duke Ellington's birth name?

a)

Michael Johnson

b)

John Smith

c)

William Davis

d)

Edward Kennedy Ellington

3.

What did Duke Ellington's father do to supplement his income?

a)

Musician

b)

Doctor

c)

Painter

d)

Butler in the White House

4.

At what age did Duke Ellington write his first musical composition?

a)

15

b)

10

c)

20

d)

25

5.

Where did Duke Ellington perform with his small band The Washingtonians?

a)

Chicago

b)

New York

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Washington DC

6.

In which year was Duke Ellington invited to perform at Carnegie Hall?

a)

1930

b)

1955

c)

1920

d)

1943

7.

What honor did President Nixon present to Duke Ellington in 1969?

a)

Presidential Medal of Freedom

b)

Presidential Medal of Excellence

c)

Presidential Medal of Honor

d)

Presidential Medal of Achievement

8.

What was Duke Ellington known for in the music industry?

a)

Guitarist

b)

Composer

c)

Pianist

d)

Singer

9.

What was the nickname given to Duke Ellington due to his sophisticated style?

a)

Prince

b)

King

c)

Baron

d)

Duke

10.

Where did Duke Ellington receive tutoring from pianist and band leader Oliver 'Doc' Perry?

a)

Chicago

b)

New York

c)

Los Angeles

d)

Washington DC

11.

What was the name of Duke Ellington's first musical composition?

a)

Jazz Symphony

b)

Soda Fountain Rag

c)

Blues Concerto

d)

Piano Sonata

12.

What was the name of the Jazz spot where Duke Ellington was offered an engagement?

a)

The Swing Bar

b)

The Jazz Lounge

c)

The Blues Cafe

d)

The Cotton Club

13.

What did Duke Ellington's parents encourage him to practice?

a)

Golf

b)

Piano

c)

Tennis

d)

Baseball