Grandma's Music- Main Idea, Supporting Details, and Summary Quiz

What does Grandma want to keep alive through music?

• Black history and culture

• Old traditions

• Activism

• Love and unity

What is the main idea of the story?

• Preserving culture through music

• Grandma's love for music

• Activism in music

• Traditions in music

What is the author trying to convey through Grandma's actions?

• The importance of traditions

• The power of music

• The significance of black history and culture

• The role of activism

What is the main reason Ricky initially feels disappointed when his grandma surprises him with tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert?

• He was hoping for a different type of surprise.

• He doesn't know who Stevie Wonder is.

• He prefers hip hop music over older genres.

• He wanted new sneakers instead of concert tickets.

How does attending the Stevie Wonder concert change Ricky's perception of live music performances?

• He finds them boring without special effects.

• He realizes they are more exciting than recorded music.

• ) He prefers recorded music over live performances.

• He thinks live performances are outdated.

What is the main lesson Ricky learns from his experience at the concert and his conversation with Grandma Johnson?

• He learns that live concerts are outdated.

• He discovers the importance of respecting different music genres.

• He realizes that older generations don't understand hip hop.

• ) He understands the significance of keeping musical traditions alive.

Which detail best supports the idea that Ricky's relationship with his grandmother is important to him?

• "Ricky sits at the kitchen table, imitating the drum beat of his favorite song..."

• "Grandma Johnson tells Ricky about her past experiences with music..."

• "Ricky gives his grandmother a big hug after the concert..."

• "Ricky knows his presence helps ease his grandmother's loneliness..."

Which detail best supports the idea that Ricky's conversation with Grandma Johnson after the concert strengthens their bond?

• "After the concert, Ricky pokes his Grandma's shoulder playfully."

• "Ricky knows his father wouldn't let him play any song for Grandma Johnson that is even the slightest bit questionable."

• "Ricky feels a lump forming in his throat."

• "Grandma Johnson sighs. 'I don't know what I'm in for, exactly, with your hip hop. But I guess it's one way of keeping the music alive.'"

Which detail from the text demonstrates Ricky's unwillingness to attend the Stevie Wonder concert?

• "Ricky sits at the kitchen table, imitating the drum beat of his favorite song..."

• "As they finish dinner, Grandma Johnson pulls out her old photo albums..."

• "When the day of the concert arrives, Ricky still hasn't told any of his friends where he is going..."

• "Ricky holds his grandmother's hand as they exit the subway station and follow the crowd to Madison Square Garden..."

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• Ricky enjoys listening to hip hop music while doing his homework and spends quality time with his grandmother, who surprises him with tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert.

• Ricky's grandmother dislikes hip hop music but bonds with him over their shared love of Stevie Wonder's music, which they enjoy together at a concert.

• Ricky initially feels disappointed about attending a Stevie Wonder concert with his grandmother but gains a deeper appreciation for live music and strengthens their relationship through the experience.

• Ricky learns about the history of Black culture and music from his grandmother while attending a Stevie Wonder concert, where he discovers connections between older music and hip hop.