WorksheetsChapters 21-22
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In Chapter 21, what does Jordan struggle with when playing the drums?
His right hand
His left hand
Both hands equally
His foot pedals
What does Mr. Stoll use to make Jordan's practice assignments harder?
A dictionary
A metronome
A stopwatch
A tape recorder
What is a "long roll" as described in the text?
A type of bread served at dinner
A double stroke roll that gradually speeds up
A technique where you roll the drumsticks across the drum
A special way to hold the drumsticks
What does Mr. Stoll tell Jordan about his mother?
She wants to buy him a new car
She asked if he's ready for a snare drum
She is worried about his grades
She wants him to practice more
What realization does Jordan have about drumming at the end of Chapter 21?
It's too difficult for him to learn
It's just like magic
It looks like magic but is really work
He should give up and try another instrument
In Chapter 20, what are Jordan's parents fighting about?
Jordan's grades
Buying a new car
Moving to a new house
Jordan's hair-pulling habit
What happens to Jordan's mother's new car?
It gets stolen
It breaks down on the New Jersey Turnpike
It gets into an accident
Nothing happens to it
What is the name of Jordan's cartoon character?
Skippy and Stub
Stubby and Skip
Captain Hook
Triple and Amputee
Who calls Jordan down to the office about his drawing?
The principal
His teacher
The school guidance counselor
His mother
How does Jordan's mother react when she sees his cartoon?
She gets angry
She cries
She laughs
She is confused
What does Jordan do when he feels anxious about his mother?
He draws cartoons
He pulls out his hair
He gets into fights
He stops going to school
What does Mr. Stoll say will happen if Jordan keeps practicing?
His hands will become more equal
He will become famous
He will get a scholarship
He will be able to play in a band
What does Jordan hope will be carved on his tombstone someday?
"A loving son"
"A true timekeeper"
"A great drummer"
"A cartoon artist"
What does Jordan compare his drumming practice to?
Riding a bicycle
Swimming in a lake
Getting up on water skis
Running a race
How does Jordan feel after Mr. Stoll confronts him about not practicing?
Angry
Relieved
Terrible
Indifferent
