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WorksheetsTrombone Shorty
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In Paragraph 30, Trombone Shorty says they call their band “The 5 O’Clock Band”. Why do you think they chose that name?
The kids practiced at a restaurant called "5 O'clock".
They would get up every morning at 5am to practice together.
The kids got together to practice their music after they did their homework.
How are Trombone Shorty and Mama’s Window alike?
They both had siblings.
They both take place in the south.
Both boys found something that was lost.
What kind of figurative language is used in paragraph 11?
Personification
Alliteration
Simile
How do you know this is a first hand account of Trombone Shorty's life so far?
His brother James is telling the story for him.
The author included a lot of history about New Orleans, so we know it happened.
Trombone Shorty is telling the story himself.
What did Trombone Shorty's mother surprise him with tickets to?
jazz music festival
his favorite band
Mardi Gras parade
What did Trombone Shorty and his friends name their first band?
5 o'clock Band
Bo Diddily
Music Makers
What happened when Bo Diddley heard Trombone Shorty playing in the crowd?
He was upset and told him to stop.
He stopped the show and asked Trombone Shorty on stage to play.
He waited until the show was over and introduced himself.
What is the main theme of Trombone Shorty's story?
Perseverance and passion for music
The importance of education
Friendship and loyalty
Overcoming fear
Which literary device is predominantly used in Trombone Shorty's story?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Hyperbole
What genre does Trombone Shorty's story belong to?
Biography
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
What is the significance of New Orleans in Trombone Shorty's story?
It's where he was born and raised
It's where he first learned to play the trombone
It's where he met his best friend
It's where he attended college
How does Trombone Shorty's story illustrate the concept of 'show, don't tell'?
By describing his emotions through actions
By using direct statements about his feelings
By including dialogue that explains his thoughts
By providing a summary of his achievements
What role does family play in Trombone Shorty's story?
They support his musical journey
They discourage his musical interests
They are indifferent to his passion
They want him to pursue a different career
Which sentence best describes Trombone Shorty's early life?
He grew up in a musical family in New Orleans
He was a child prodigy in mathematics
He traveled extensively as a child
He was homeschooled by his parents
What impact did Trombone Shorty's environment have on his music?
It inspired his unique style
It limited his musical exposure
It discouraged him from pursuing music
It had no impact on his music
