Drum Dream Girl

What types of drums did the drum dream girl dream of playing?

• Conga, bongó, and timbales

• Snare, bass, and cymbals

• Djembe, tabla, and cajón

• Steelpan, marimba, and xylophone

What was the common belief about who should play drums on the island of music?

• Only girls

• Only boys

• Both boys and girls

• Only adults

How did the drum dream girl practice her drumming when she had to keep it a secret?

• She played on tables and chairs

• She used her hands to tap rhythms

• She practiced in her dreams

• All of the above

What did the drum dream girl's father eventually do to help her pursue her drumming?

• He bought her new drums

• He found her a music teacher

• He allowed her to join her sisters' band

• He taught her himself

Who was the real-life inspiration for the drum dream girl, and what was her impact?

• Eleanor Roosevelt, who encouraged female musicians

• Anacaona, who formed the first all-girl dance band

• Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who broke taboos and paved the way for female drummers

• Margarita Engle, who wrote the poem about a girl's courage