Music Finds Satchmo Class 8 Worksheet English

Fill in the blanks

1. Mr Jones and his colleagues ____________ at me when I was first at the table.
2. Mr Alexander taught the boys how to do ____________.
3. Music has been in my ____________ from the day I was born.
4. The bugle calls regulated our ____________.
5. I got a chance to ____________ in the school through Mr Jones.

True/False

1. Mr Davis liked the neighborhood where the protagonist came from.
2. The bugler at the Waifs Home had more chances to use his instrument than anyone else.
3. The protagonist wanted to play the trumpet after listening to the band.
4. The judge had sentenced the protagonist to an indefinite period at the Waifs' Home.
5. Mr Davis initially hated the protagonist but later started to appreciate him.

Match the Column

Match the type of instrument with its corresponding description.

MCQ Questions

Q1: What did the protagonist do when Mr Davis offered him a tambourine?
(a) Refused to play any instrument
(b) Started playing it in rhythm with the band
(c) Expressed disappointment and left the rehearsal
(d) Continued to sit in the corner and listen

Q2: How did the boys react when they heard the protagonist would be in the band?
(a) They were indifferent
(b) They were disappointed
(c) They were excited and rejoiced with him
(d) They felt jealous

Q3: What did the band's uniform consist of?
(a) Long black pants and white shirts
(b) Black pants and blue coats
(c) Cream-colored pants and brown stockings
(d) Black stockings and white caps

Q4: Why did the people gather on the sidewalks when the band paraded through the protagonist's old neighborhood?
(a) They wanted to give the protagonist money
(b) They were waiting for Mayann's son to go by
(c) They were part of the band's fan club
(d) They were curious about the new instruments

Q5: What did the protagonist do with the money received during the parade?
(a) Gave it to Mr Davis
(b) Kept it for himself
(c) Used it to buy new uniforms and instruments for the band
(d) Donated it to charity