Clayton Byrd Goes Underground

What sign did Clayton want Cool Papa to give him?

• The sign to end the song

• The sign to collect money from the crowd

• The sign waving him in to do a 12-bar solo on his harmonica

• The sign waving him in to do a 12-bar solo on his piano

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What happened when Clayton's mother worked a double shift at the hospital?

• Clayton and his grandfather watched movies.

• Clayton and his grandfather snuck out to find the Bluesman.

• Clayton and his grandfather played checkers.

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What did Clayton’s mom forbid at Cool Papa’s funeral?

• Any blues

• Any crying

• Any conversation about Papa Byrd

• Any music

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Why was Clayton upset the morning after Cool Papa's funeral when he woke up?

• His mom was yelling at him.

• His mom was burning Cool Papa's belongings.

• His dad was outside waiting on him.

• His mom was selling all of Cool Papa's belongings.

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Why does Clayton run away?

• He wants to find the Bluesmen.

• He is mad at his mom.

• He misses Cool Papa.

• He wants to see his dad.

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Where did Clayton find his blues harp that his mom hid?

• In her closet.

• In her dresser.

• She gave it back to him.

• In her purse.

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Clayton thinks Cool Papa sent someone to give him a sign. Who is this person?

• The homeless woman

• Clayton's mom

• The Bluesman

• The Beat Boys

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What did Clayton's mom take away from him?

• His phone

• His blues harp

• Cool Papa's porkpie hat

• His video games

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Who is Clayton worried about seeing him in the train station?

• His friend Omar.

• The Bluesmen.

• His mother.

• The policeman.

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Who does Clayton see on the train?

• The Beat Boys

• A magician

• A homeless woman

• All of the above