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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. Why can't Claude keep the Bechstein piano left to him by the maestro in his apartment?
(a) The neighbors complain about the noise.
(b) It doesn't fit through the apartment door.
(c) There is no way to get it down the steps to the apartment.
(d) The apartment is too small.

2. 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 conducts the orchestra himself.
(d) Claude writes out instructions and sends them ahead to the conductor.

3. What is Claude's physique as a young boy?
(a) Deformed as a result of a birth defect.
(b) Scrawny.
(c) Overweight.
(d) Well-proportioned.

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

5. How does Catherine treat Claude at the Bentley School dance?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She moves back and forth between Claude and her own group of friends.
(c) She remains by his side the whole night.
(d) She introduces Claude to a girl, then goes her own way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Lady and Catherine Fisk related?

2. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?

3. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?

4. What movie particularly interests Claude because of its story line, which he relates to his life?

5. Why does Claude begin to go to the movies?

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