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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claude notice about his mother since Al Johnson is spending more time with her?
(a) She is more unstable.
(b) She is calmer.
(c) She is less forgetful.
(d) She is more depressed.

2. Who keeps Claude company after his mother goes to bed when she comes home from work?
(a) The building custodian.
(b) A neighbor.
(c) Claude's father.
(d) No one.

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

4. In addition to Peter Fisk, whom does Claude accompany at a dinner party for a large group of influential people in the Fisk home?
(a) Mrs. Fisk.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Mr. Fisk.
(d) Ivan Andrews.

5. What is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?
(a) Her cab has been impounded by the police.
(b) Her hours have been drastically cut.
(c) Her cab driver's license has been suspended.
(d) She has been fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Larkin promise to do for Claude in Part 2, Chapter 13?

2. What is the Schoenberg twelve-tone system?

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

4. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?

5. In addition to the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?

(see the answer key)

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