Louis Armstrong
Test Quiz
1. Where was Louis Armstrong born?
a. New Orleans
b. New York
c. Chicago
d. Atlanta
e. Birmingham
2. What type of music is Louis Armstrong known for?
a. Hip Hop
b. Rap
c. Blues
d. Jazz
e. Rock
3. What band did Louis Armstrong play in?
a. The All Stars
b. Tuxedo Brass Band
c. Kid Ory's Band
d. The Fletcher Henderson Orchestra
e. All of the above
4. Who became Louis Armstrong's mentor while he was still a young musician?
a. William Johnson
b. Joe Oliver
c. Eddie Williams
d. Burt Orlando
e. Mike Trumpet
5. Which of the following was Louis Armstrong's most famous nickname?
a. Cheeks
b. Cannonball
c. Satchmo
d. Duke
e. Dizzy
6. True or False: Louis Armstrong only played instruments as he wasn't a good singer.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
7. What instrument did Louis Armstrong play at the early stages of his jazz career?
a. Trombone
b. Bass
c. Guitar
d. Cornet
e. Piano
8. Louis Armstrong is often credited with inventing scat. What is 'scat'?
a. A vocal style using made up words
b. When a trumpet player improvises a solo
c. A fun type of dancing to jazz music
d. A type of jazz where there is no singer or drums
e. A musical style that incorporates both classical music and big band
9. What Louis Armstrong song made it all the way to #1 on the charts?
a. It Don't Mean a Thing
b. Ain't Misbehavin
c. Hello Dolly!
d. Feeling Good
e. Minnie the Moocher
10. True or False: Louis Armstrong wrote several books and starred in several movies throughout his career.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
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