• What club that Ellington got his big break? Where was it? What was the club policy?

• Who was Duke's manager? What was their business arrangement? What helped spread his popularity nationwide?

• How was Cotton Club a musical training ground for his musical style? What were some characteristics of this style and why was it considered so unique?

• What was the short film made about him and why was it so different for the time?

• What was the inspiration behind Duke's compositions? What were three titles mentioned?

• How did Duke turn the tables on his interviewer in final segment when asked about writing music of his people? Give some examples.