Drumline Trivia Questions

Question 1

26 After the football game against Morris Brown, Mr. Wade offered Devon to a chance play for his line. However, Dr. Lee took the card with Mr. Wade's phone number on it and said what?

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Answer

Answer: "I'll just use it as toilet paper instead."

Devon was loading the drums into the vehicle when Mr. Wade came by and said, "Is this how they make you earn your scholarship?" Then Dr. Lee came over and took the card when Mr. Wade offered Devon a spot on his drumline next year.

Question 2

27 What does Devon's father do for work?

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Answer

Answer: Subway Ticket Person

You see him at work when Devon tells him he graduated.

Question 3

28 What does Devin do at the end of the audition?

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Answer

Answer: Adds more beats to the music

He adds more beat to the end of the music.

Question 4

29 What is the outcome of the "BET Big Southern Classic"?

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Answer

Answer: Atlanta A&T wins in a drumline battle

Announcers from 106 & Park are on hand to announce the results to the crowd. Since there is a tie during the competition, a drum battle ensues to decide a winner. It is noted that this is the first time in the history of the Classic that there was a tie decided by the drumlines.

Question 5

30 During the homecoming game, why did one of the drummers on the opposing line punch Devon?

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Answer

Answer: Devon played on his drum.

Devon had a very bad temper so when the other school's line used their hand and made a 'bring it on' gesture, Devon came forward and played on the other guy's drum. Also at the BET Classics, Morris Brown attempted to trigger Devon's temper again by playing on A and T's drums.

Question 6

31 On the bus on the way to Atlanta A and T for the first time, who is the first person to introduce himself?

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Answer

Answer: Charles

Charles introduces himself and mentions that he is a tuba player, which is met by silence, until Devon finally speaks up. Upon Devon doing so, the other band members introduce themselves as well.

Question 7

32 As things are taking a turn for the better, after Devon's fight with Laila and his removal from the band, there is a scene where he is shown outside on the campus, talking with some friends. What song is playing in the background as he sees Laila?

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Answer

Answer: "Been Away" - Q "The Kid"

All of these songs appear on the soundtrack for the movie, but only "Been Away" is played during this scene. The song fits the mood because he hasn't seen Laila and decides to go and try to fix things with her.

Question 8

33 What song was the band playing at Devon's high school graduation?

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Answer

Answer: I Believe I Can Fly

Devon gets the percussion section to add some flavor to the performance, which frustrates the band director initially. Upon viewing the crowd's reaction, however, the director adapts and lets the band play. The song was originally recorded by R. Kelly, and was on the soundtrack for the movie "Space Jam".

Question 9

34 What is mandatory for all A and T musicians?

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Answer

Answer: All A and T musicians must read music

Jason is posed this question by Sean, as they try to prove a thorough knowledge of the rule book. Devon lies to Dr. Lee about being able to read music and is ultimately removed from the band because of this.