Play, Louis Play

Get out your HMH myBook2 textbook. Reread "Christo and Jeanne Claude” on pages 50-52 and then answer each question. Be sure to keep your book out and use it to help you answer each question.

• Yes, I have reread the story, and I am ready to take my quiz

• No. I have not reread the story, and I may not do well on my quiz

Who is telling the story of Louis Armstrong?

• the city of Chicago

• Joe Oliver’s cornet

• the city of New Orleans

• Louis Armstrong’s horn

Why does Louis “hold back” when he and Joe Oliver play together on stage?

• His playing tends to grow louder than Joe’s.

• He respects Joe’s position as leader of the band.

• He fears he might make an embarrassing mistake.

• His cornet is unable to produce the sounds he wants.

The story mentions that the mud of New Orleans was in Louis’s shoes. What does this mean?

• that Louis feels he belongs in the city and thinks of it as his home

• that Louis understands he will always have to work hard to succeed

• that Louis is aware of his humble beginnings and is not used to having money

• that Louis fears his musical skills are weaker than those of the other band members

What does Louis do with his old horn when he gets a new one?

• He sells it.

• He kisses it.

• He polishes it.

• He gives it away.

What is a main theme of the story?

• It is wise to continue trying even after a failure.

• It is useful to have close ties with family members.

• It is important to have someone who can guide you.

• It is helpful to do things the same way others do them.