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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what era does Body and Soul begin?
(a) Post World War II.
(b) During the Great Depression.
(c) During the Jazz Age.
(d) Pre World War I.

2. How old is Claude Rawlings at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 6-years-old.
(b) 9-years-old.
(c) 8-years-old.
(d) 7-years-old.

3. When Emma stops going to work, what does Al Johnson do at Claude's request?
(a) Gets Emma a new job.
(b) Marries Emma.
(c) Loans Emma money.
(d) Speaks to Emma about her problems.

4. How does Claude feel about Catherine?
(a) He thinks of her as his best friend.
(b) He is love struck.
(c) He cruelly teases her.
(d) He ignores her.

5. While Claude's mother is at work and Claude is on his own, how does he make spending money?
(a) He helps out in Mr. Weisfeld's store.
(b) He does odd jobs for elderly ladies in his apartment building.
(c) He begs on the street corner.
(d) He finds coins that were dropped.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?

2. What kind of student is Claude in school?

3. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?

4. How does Claude come to accompany Peter Fisk as he plays?

5. What is Claude's physique as a young boy?

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