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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 Frescobaldi play?
(a) Cello.
(b) Viola.
(c) Piano.
(d) Violin.

2. How does Claude feel about sitting in the children's section of the movie theater?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Excited.

3. What does Mr. Powers discover about Claude's father when he hires a private investigator to look into Claude's past?
(a) Claude's father never returned from the war.
(b) Claude's father is a negro.
(c) Claude's father is one of three men.
(d) There is no record of Claude's father.

4. How does Claude make sure that the orchestra at the music festival knows what Mr. Fredericks wants?
(a) Claude arrives early and speaks to the orchestra.
(b) Claude speaks to each orchestra member individually while Mr. Fredericks warms up.
(c) Claude writes out instructions and sends them ahead to the conductor.
(d) Claude conducts the orchestra himself.

5. After his first performance at the music festival, how many times will Claude have played in front of an audience?
(a) Ten.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they wait for Frescobaldi's plane to London, what does Frescobaldi give advice to Claude about?

2. What is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?

3. When Emma stops going to work, what does Al Johnson do at Claude's request?

4. Who introduces Claude to Mr. Levits, a talent manager?

5. What is the result of the situation which causes Claude distress at the first concert venue?

(see the answer key)

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