Louis Armstrong

Based on the text, what can be inferred about Louis Armstrong's impact on jazz music?

• He was the first musician to play jazz music.

• He popularized jazz music worldwide through his talent and unique style.

• He only played jazz music in New Orleans.

• He was not influential in the jazz music scene.

How did Armstrong's time at the New Orleans Colored Waif’s Home for Boys influence his musical career?

• It discouraged him from pursuing music.

• It was where he first learned to play the cornet and developed a love for music.

• It had no impact on his musical career.

• It was where he learned to play the piano.

What detail from the text supports the idea that Armstrong was a significant figure in the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was the first African American to play jazz music.

• He made a public statement against segregation after witnessing its consequences.

• He never expressed his political views.

• He only performed for African American audiences.

Summarize the section "A Rising Star" in one sentence.

• Armstrong's career declined after moving to Chicago.

• Armstrong's career flourished as he moved to Chicago and New York, gaining recognition and producing records.

• Armstrong only played music in New Orleans.

• Armstrong stopped playing music after moving to New York.

What evidence from the text shows Armstrong's influence on future musicians?

• He was the first to play jazz music.

• He set the bar for musicians like Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra.

• He only influenced musicians in New Orleans.

• He did not influence any future musicians.

Determine the central idea of the section "Armstrong Takes the Lead."

• Armstrong's career ended after he left New York.

• Armstrong became a leading figure in jazz, forming his own band and producing significant records.

• Armstrong stopped playing music after forming his band.

• Armstrong only played music in Chicago.

Explain how Armstrong's musical style was unique and influential.

• He only played traditional jazz music.

• He popularized scat singing and revolutionized jazz to focus on individual performance.

• His style was not unique or influential.

• He only influenced musicians in New York.

What detail from the text illustrates Armstrong's legacy in the music industry?

• He was not recognized after his death.

• He was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

• He only received awards during his lifetime.

• He was not influential in the music industry.

What is the central idea of the section "Music in Hardship"?

• Armstrong's early life was filled with luxury and ease.

• Armstrong's early life was challenging, but music became a significant part of his life.

• Armstrong was not interested in music during his early years.

• Armstrong's family was wealthy and supported his musical career.

Analyze how Armstrong's personality contributed to his success as a musician.

• His personality had no impact on his success.

• His fun personality and relaxed style made him popular among fellow musicians and audiences.

• His personality was disliked by other musicians.

• His personality was only important in his early career.