Question

Read the selection and choose the best answer to the following 2 questions.
Passage 1:

From an early age, Michael Morgan dreamed of becoming an orchestra conductor. The talented musician, who played many different instruments, conducted the symphony orchestra in Oakland, California. He also shared his passion for music through his creation of a special program in the local schools.

from Music and the Maestro

by Robin A. Zimmerman



1 When Michael entered junior high, he joined orchestra and band and learned to play many instruments. He was just 12 years old when his instructor asked him to compose and conduct a concert piece. And that was only the beginning. Throughout high school, he continued to develop his artistic talent, and after graduating, he headed to Oberlin Conservatory of Music.*


Question 1
#1 Based on the information in paragraph 1 of the excerpt from "Music and the Maestro," what can the reader infer about Morgan when he was 12 years old?(1 point)
Responses

He had already been exposed to a variety of instruments.
He had already been exposed to a variety of instruments.

His musical talent was recognized as unique among his peers.
His musical talent was recognized as unique among his peers.

He was more interested in conducting a concert than in composing music.
He was more interested in conducting a concert than in composing music.

His biggest dream was to attend Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
His biggest dream was to attend Oberlin Conservatory of Music.
Question 2
#2 What is the best summary of the section titled "The Role of a Teacher" in the excerpt from "Music and the Maestro"?(1 point)
Responses

After graduating from college and then spending a summer working with a renowned symphony, Morgan returned to Oakland, California, to devote himself to teaching kids about classical music. His extensive work as a music educator included introducing kids to members of the Oakland Symphony, of which he was the music director and conductor.
After graduating from college and then spending a summer working with a renowned symphony, Morgan returned to Oakland, California, to devote himself to teaching kids about classical music. His extensive work as a music educator included introducing kids to members of the Oakland Symphony, of which he was the music director and conductor.

Morgan was a committed music educator in his hometown of Oakland, California, where he provided many kids the opportunity to play classical music. Working in a range of capacities, Morgan volunteered in schools, led student orchestras, and worked in after-school programs. He also started Music for Excellence (MUSE), a program focused on providing education and enrichment opportunities for kids.
Morgan was a committed music educator in his hometown of Oakland, California, where he provided many kids the opportunity to play classical music. Working in a range of capacities, Morgan volunteered in schools, led student orchestras, and worked in after-school programs. He also started Music for Excellence (MUSE), a program focused on providing education and enrichment opportunities for kids.

After graduating from college, where Morgan was able to work with a renowned conductor, he devoted his time and energy to teaching and conducting classical music. As a volunteer musician in local schools and founder of Music for Excellence (MUSE), Morgan enjoyed teaching his kids about music and introducing them to professional musicians.
After graduating from college, where Morgan was able to work with a renowned conductor, he devoted his time and energy to teaching and conducting classical music. As a volunteer musician in local schools and founder of Music for Excellence (MUSE), Morgan enjoyed teaching his kids about music and introducing them to professional musicians.

Morgan had the opportunity to work with the world-famous New York Philharmonic and its conductor Leonard Bernstein, who was his hero. Most of Morgan's time working with Bernstein involved watching him conduct the symphony. After graduating, Morgan moved to Oakland, California, where he became a conductor and music teacher.
Morgan had the opportunity to work with the world-famous New York Philharmonic and its conductor Leonard Bernstein, who was his hero. Most of Morgan's time working with Bernstein involved watching him conduct the symphony. After graduating, Morgan moved to Oakland, California, where he became a conductor and music teacher.
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Answer 1

Question 1 answer: He had already been exposed to a variety of instruments.
- The paragraph states he joined orchestra and band and learned to play many instruments, so this is directly supported.

Question 2 answer: Morgan was a committed music educator in his hometown of Oakland, California, where he provided many kids the opportunity to play classical music. Working in a range of capacities, Morgan volunteered in schools, led student orchestras, and worked in after-school programs. He also started Music for Excellence (MUSE), a program focused on providing education and enrichment opportunities for kids.
- This option best summarizes the teacher-role details without adding unsupported facts.