Trombone Shorty

When someone in New Orleans says, "Where Y'at?" what do they mean?

• They are asking for your location.

• They are asking for your name.

• They are demanding an answer.

• They are saying hello.

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In Shorty's neighborhood in New Orleans, any time of day or night, you could --

• hear people dancing on their front steps.

• hear music floating in the air.

• hear cars honking and dogs barking.

• hear birds singing a sweet melody.

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Shorty's brother James played the trumpet in his own band. What did this make Shorty decide to do?

• Pretend he was in his brother's band.

• Stand outside James's bedroom door listening.

• Start saving money for his own trumpet.

• Tell his mother that he wanted to play music too.

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What parade did Shorty love to watch because of all the fantastic music?

• Rose Parade

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Mardi Gras Parade

• Philadelphia Mummer's Parade

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Shorty wanted his music to sound like a specific type of food that is served in New Orleans. What is it?

• Shis-ka-bobs

• Jambalya

• Corn Chowder

• Gumbo

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When Shorty found his first trombone, what was wrong with it?

• His grandfather had it locked away in the attic.

• It was broken.

• It was too expensive.

• It belonged to his neighbor.

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Why did people start calling him "Trombone Shorty?"

• He was shorter than all of his friends.

• The trombone was a miniature version of the real thing.

• The trombone was twice his size.

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How did Trombone Shorty learn to play his instrument?

• His mother taught him.

• He took lessons at his church.

• He listened to his brother play.

• He listened to jazz on the radio.

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How did Trombone Shorty first get some attention for his musical skills?

• He was invited to play onstage at a festival.

• He won first prize at his school talent show.

• He performed on Sunday morning's at his church.

• He played at his neighborhood block party.

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Did Trombone Shorty ever play in his brother James's band?

• Yes, he did play with his brother's band.

• No, he never played in his brother's band.

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