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What is the conflict of the story?
Mama loses her job
What is the climax (or turning point) of the story?
Sonny meeting Smilin' Jack
Why does Sonny go to Jackson Square more than once before the party? A. to visit with friends B. to listen to music C. to find another home to rent D. to look for another job
B. to listen to music
What is an example of informal language?
mah, 'fore, buyin' etc. (Slang words or words that are misspelled)
Why does Smilin' Jack tell Sonny about his home in Mississippi? A. to show that he understands Sonny's problem B. to show that he misses his friends who still live there C. to explain why he loves to play jazz
A. to show that he understands Sonny's problem
If Sonny and Mama did not pay rent, the rent man would auction off their belongings. What does that mean?
The rent man would sell their belongings
If I handed you a brimming glass, what does that mean?
Brimming means it is full and about to over flow.
How does Mama feel when she sees Smilin' Jack at the door? A. worried that Sonny is playing a trick on her B. excited that he wants to teach Sonny how to play trumpet C. surprised that Sonny was right about the plan for the evening
C. Surprised that Sonny was right about the plan for the evening
Author's craft is how the author creates his/her story. What is the purpose of having different techniques and styles?
To make the story more interesting
What is the setting of this story?
It takes place in the past in the French Quarter
By the end of the rent party, Sonny notices that bucket is brimming over with coins. Which word best describes brimming: A. shaking B. jingling C. tipping over D. running over
D. running over
How does the rent party raise money for Sonny and Mama?
Smilin' Jack and others play their music and people dropped their money in the bucket.
What do the neighbors get out of the rent party?
A night of music and dancing
Which sentence best states the theme of the story? A. Trying hard can bring great rewards B. Learning new things is the key to success C. Working with others is difficult but important D. Helping one another makes a community strong
D. Helping one another makes a community strong
What does the word theme mean?
The lesson or moral of the story
Can a story have multiple themes?
Yes
