Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	Why was the Gillespie house strewn with musical instruments?
	A.	Dizzy's father owned a music store.
	B.	Dizzy wanted to learn how to play as many instruments as possible.
	C.	Dizzy's father was guardian of his band mates' instruments.
	D.	Dizzy's father was a collector of antique instruments.

2.	What did young Dizzy find appealing about the piano?
	A.	The piano made the most noise with the least amount of effort.
	B.	He liked the colors of the keyboard.
	C.	He was captivated with the softness of the piano notes.
	D.	He liked to use the pedals as well as the keys.

3.	What problem did Dizzy Gillespie develop as he became more proficient at the trumpet?
	A.	His lungs and breathing technique weakened.
	B.	His fingers cramped from playing too much.
	C.	He developed problems with his mouth.
	D.	He could only play in one key.

4.	How did John Birks Gillespie earn the nickname Dizzy?
	A.	He often became light-headed from playing the trumpet.
	B.	He liked pranks and was known for his fun loving ways.
	C.	He was once hit on the head and lost consciousness.
	D.	His musical style was often described as weird, or "dizzy."

5.	What does Terkel say was the highlight of Gillespie's career?
	A.	playing in Cab Calloway's band
	B.	developing a new style of jazz
	C.	his tour of the Middle East in 1956
	D.	his work with Charlie Parker

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