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

2. Why does Mr. Weisfeld visit Claude in his dressing room before the second concert?
(a) To tell Claude he will not be able to watch the performance.
(b) To tell Claude that Frescobaldi is considering him as his permanent accompanist.
(c) To calm Claude's nerves.
(d) To give Claude a good luck charm.

3. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?
(a) Victor Wolff.
(b) Mrs. Fisk.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld.
(d) Mr. Fredericks.

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

5. What does Mr. Larkin promise to do for Claude in Part 2, Chapter 13?
(a) Find a job for him on campus.
(b) Enroll him in college with a full scholarship.
(c) Get an off-campus apartment for his mother.
(d) Allow him to conduct the university orchestra.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claude get from New York state to the state in which the music festival is held?

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

3. What instrument does Peter Fisk play?

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

5. What instrument does Mrs. Fisk buy for her daughter, Catherine, in Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

(see the answer key)

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