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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the article’s first three paragraphs?
to tell about Darrius’s childhood
to create a picture in your mind
to teach you how to play the piano
to persuade you to listen to music
- 2. Multiple Choice
Both of the images on page 16 show that Darrius ______.
is a good student
is an only child
has important people in his life
has many different interests
- 3. Multiple Choice
Where in the article can you read about how Darrius first became interested in playing the piano?
the opening section
the section “Learning to Play”
the section “A Song of His Own”
the photo caption on page 16
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did Yiruma learn about Darrius?
Darrius wrote him a letter.
Darrius’s mom called him.
Someone sent him a video of Darrius.
He saw Darrius playing at Carnegie Hall.
- 5. Multiple Choice
. The author describes the applause at Carnegie Hall as thunderous to show that it ______.
was loud
was unexpected
lasted a very long time
was not loud
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which question is NOT answered by the article?
How did Darrius learn to play the piano?
What are Darrius’s plans for the future?
Who bought Darrius a keyboard?
Does Darrius plan to learn to play more instruments
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why was playing at Carnegie Hall such an important event in Darrius’s life?
It was a stepping stone in his career as a musician.
He wanted to impress Mr. Hernandez
He wanted to meet Yiruma so that he could beat him up and steal all his songs.
Darrius could care less about playing at Carnegie Hall, he was only doing it for the vine.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Darrius says, “I may have a disability, but I don’t let it hold me back from anything.” Find an example in the text that supports this statement.
"When he was a toddler, doctors gave Darrius artificial legs called prostheses."
"He spent hours practicing by holding on to the furniture."
"When Darrius was 10, he told his grandfather how much he liked the piano music at church."
Mr. Hernandez taught Darrius everything about music.
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