Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Through the Gates and Beyond
What is the central idea of page 28.
A. It explains the scientific process behind building The Gates.
B. It tells a biography of Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
C. It focuses on how The Gates were painted.
D. The author gave facts about the construction of The Gates to prove how remarkable it was.
D. The author gave facts about the construction of The Gates to prove how remarkable it was.
What is the authors purpose of this text?
A. To persuade us to watch the movies Rita Moreno starred in.
B. To inform us of Rita Moreno's childhood and death.
C. To inform us on how inspirational Rita Moreno was as a Hispanic Actress.
D. To entertain us with the life of famous Hollywood star Rita Moreno.
C. The author wanted to inform us on how inspirational Rita Moreno was as a Hispanic Actress.
Which lines help you visualize people's reactions to Louis's playing.
A. "Night after night after night, he experimented with music"
B. "More band leaders started noticing Louis. They liked his style."
C. "His music set everyone in a fever. And Joe Oliver's ears grew as large as an elephant's as he listened to louis play his cornet."
D. "When Louis Played, he felt he was home"
C. "His music set everyone in a fever. And Joe Oliver's ears grew as large as an elephant's as he listened to louis play his cornet."
Which sentence best summarizes the story?
A. Phillis walks to her examination by herself, reminding herself of why it's so important she needs to prove of Wheatley's authorship.
B. Phillis is inspired to write poems rather than draw pictures so her legacy can be passed to her children and her children's children.
C. This biography of Phillis Wheatly explains how her poems were inspired by her life as a slave.
D. Phillis needed to prove she wrote her poems in front of 18 scholars.
A. Phillis walks to her examination by herself, reminding herself of why it's so important she needs to prove of Wheatley's authorship.
The students were so riveted by the storyteller that not a single person moved or whispered.
What does riveted most likely mean?
A. bored
B. fascinated
C. distracted
D. tired
B. fascinated
The author uses words like "Flap and Wave" and "Seem to glitter". How do these words convey the tone of the text?
A. These words are descriptive words which means the author wants us to visualize the text.
B. These words show excitement which means the author wants readers to be inspired or in awe of The Gates.
C. The words compare the gates to glitter so they are sparkly.
D. These words show admiration which means the author wants readers to ignore The Gates.
B. These words show excitement which means the author wants readers to be inspired or in awe of The Gates.
Which line helps visualize why Rita didn't like her roles before West Side Story?
A."Where she had to dance barefoot, make pouty and sulky faces, and act sultry"
B. "There was not one but three auditions- in acting, singing, and dancing"
C. "Still a teenager, she shortened her first name, changed her last name, and became Rita Moreno."
D. "Rosita missed her little brother and father, and her homeland, and she didn't speak any English"
A. "Where she had to dance barefoot, make pouty and sulky faces, and act sultry"
Which sentence provides the BEST summary of the story?
A. Louis abandons music to become a professional painter in Chicago
B. Louis Armstrong is a famous horn player that played in underground night clubs.
C. Louis's instrument explains how Louis worked hard in creative ways to become one of the best horn players in the world.
D. Louis becomes a famous painter that first was a famous horn player.
C. Louis's instrument explains how Louis worked hard in creative ways to become one of the best horn players in the world.
The story takes place in the 1770s. Why is this time frame so significant to the story?
A. During this time, people did not believe that enslaved women were smart enough to write such great poems.
B. During this time, only black men were thought to be good poets.
C. During this time, cars didn't exist so she needed to walk, not drive.
D. During this time, it was common for people to take leisurely strolls in the park.
A. During this time, Phillis had to prove herself because people did not believe that enslaved women were smart enough to write such great poems.
Jasmine looked up to her older sister as a mentor, because she always gave helpful advice and guidance.
What does mentor most likely mean?
A. a guide
B. a friend
C. a rival
D. a coach
A. a guide
On paragraph 7, why do the authors describe the boxes as "mysterious looking"
A. The author wanted to suggest how curious people were as they saw the art being made.
B. The spectators didn't know what was inside of them.
C. The boxes were grey and black
D. The author wanted to suggest how the boxes were easy to decipher.
A. The author wanted to suggest how curious people were as they saw the art being made.
How would you describe Rita Moreno?
A. Shy, determined, and talented
B. Pouty, Sulky, and Sultry
C. Loud, serious, and determined
D. Courageous, dead set, multitalented.
D. Courageous, dead set, multitalented.
The narrator compares Louis to an Eagle. What does this reveal about the narrator's point of view?
A. The narrator was scared of how dangerous and frightening he was to others.
B. The narrator wanted to say how powerful a player Louis is because he achieved so much.
C. The narrator admired the way Louis played the trumpets so beautifully.
D. The narrator's music was loud and bold
B. The author wanted to say how powerful a player Louis is because he achieved so much.
How did the setting change from page 59-60?
A. The setting changed from the park to the academic hall.
B. The setting changes from the park to her home.
C. Page 60 starts a flashback of Phillis being forced to be a slave in Boston.
D. The setting does not change, she is always at her master's house.
C. Page 60 starts a flashback of Phillis being forced to be a slave in Boston.
With all her strength, Maria knew she might be able to lift the heavy box, but she wasn’t sure.
What does might most likely mean in this context?
A. strength
B. possibility
C. speed
D. failure
B. possibility
Read the quote on page 23: Why was it so important that tickets were not sold for this art project?
A. Christo and Jeanne-Claude believed art is for everyone and should not only be for people who have a lot of money.
B. Christo and Jeanne-Claude believed the museum would make more money from gift shop sales.
C. The art project cost a lot of money to make and they needed to make their money back.
D. The artists wanted to show off their art to everyone.
A. Christo and Jeanne-Claude believed art is for everyone and should not only be for people who have a lot of money.
Why was it so important that Rita chose acting roles that gave her dazzling awards?
A. She wanted to be the best actress in the world.
B. She wanted to be a hard working role model to other actresses.
C. She needed to stay an inspiring and authentic role model for Latino children and youth.
D. She needed to work hard to please her family
C. She needed to stay an inspiring and authentic role model for Latino children and youth.
What is the effect of the narrator being Louis's horn?
A. It makes the storytelling more creative and personal by describing the horn's emotions.
B. It confuses the reader and forces them to reread the text.
C. It inspires readers to learn to play the crumpet.
D. It gives facts to the author that Louis played the crumpet.
A. It makes the storytelling more creative and personal by describing the horn's emotions.
What is the overall theme of the text?
A. Phillis is clumsy and looses her poems.
B. Phillis needed to prove that she was intelligent and talented, regardless of her circumstances.
C. Phillis is a creative poet that deserves to be recognized for her amazing poems.
D. Phillis is inspired by her home and nature around her, so she becomes the first African American female to be a published poet.
B. Phillis Wheatley needed to prove that she was intelligent and talented, regardless of her circumstances.
During the parade, the drummer rolled the drumsticks across the drum to make a loud, continuous sound.
What does rolled most likely mean?
A. bounced
B. spun or moved smoothly
C. lifted
D. stopped
A. bounced
Short Response!
Cite one evidence that proves the author thinks The Gates were spectacular.
How do the authors of "Rita Moreno" and "Play, Louis, Play!" organize their writing.
A. "Rita Moreno" uses a different character to explain her life while "Play, Louis, Play!" explains his childhood.
B. Both authors write their biographies in chronological order and provide evidence of why each artist is inspirational.
C. Both authors write biographies to give facts about the artist.
D. Both authors use creative imagery to show how inspirational each artist is.
B. Both authors write their biographies in chronological order and provide evidence of why each artist is inspirational.
CHALLENGE!
List TWO evidences that Louis Armstrong became one of the most famous horn players. (Must get both to get the points)
A. "He performed for overflowing crowds, playing his heart out"
B. "He loved sharing the music that haunted his hear, that bounced around in his head."
C. "When he picked me up to play a solo, I was so proud!"
D. "Louis, your talent is so special that every musician wants to imitate your style."
A. "He performed for overflowing crowds, playing his heart out"
D. "Louis, your talent is so special that every musician wants to imitate your style."
Why did the author format the story to be the short walk it took to go to her examination?
A. The author wanted to write the story of Phillis's whole life in a creative way.
B. The short walk gave a lot of visuals to make the story more entertaining.
C. The author wanted to show how Phillis was determined to prove herself.
D. The author wanted to show why Phillis was determined to prove herself rather than how.
D. The author wanted to show why Phillis was determined to prove herself rather than how.
When the teacher fielded the students’ questions, she answered each one carefully and clearly.
What does fielded most likely mean?
A. ignored
B. responded to
C. wrote down
D. shouted
B. responded to