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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument does Peter Fisk play?
(a) Cello.
(b) Piano.
(c) Flute.
(d) Violin.

2. Who meets Claude at the train station when he goes to spend the weekend at the Powers'?
(a) Lady.
(b) The Powers' chauffeur.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Powers.
(d) Senator Barnes.

3. Why does Claude choose to keep a quiet demeanor in school?
(a) He doesn't want anyone asking about his father.
(b) He is afraid of being punished by his mother.
(c) He struggles to keep up with the class.
(d) He is embarrassed about his poverty.

4. When Claude arrives at the music store one afternoon, who is Mr. Fredericks talking with about asking Claude to play at a music festival?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld.
(b) Ivan Andrews.
(c) Claude's mother.
(d) Al Johnson.

5. How does Claude react to the physical signs of stress as he prepares for the music festival?
(a) He ignores them.
(b) He slows his practice schedule.
(c) He stops playing.
(d) He goes to the doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claude discover an old piano?

2. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?

3. On the ride home from the dance, what does Claude ask Catherine?

4. What kind of music does Claude play for Lady's friends at a party?

5. What happens to Frescobaldi's regular accompanist?

(see the answer key)

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