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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. In what year is Claude at college when he meets "Lady" Powers?
(a) Junior.
(b) Sophomore.
(c) Senior.
(d) A graduate student.

2. Where does Claude meet Lady?
(a) At the library.
(b) In a class.
(c) At a party.
(d) At a dance.

3. What is Mr. Weisfeld's opinion about Claude when he returns to Mr. Weisfeld's music store two weeks after he sells the Claude the piano lessons book?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is gifted.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is going to give up.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude may be ill.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude needs adult supervision.

4. What is the result of Claude's performance when he fills in for the pianist?
(a) The audience praises him, but he thinks he can do better.
(b) It is a success.
(c) It is a failure.
(d) He receives a lukewarm response from the audience.

5. What is Claude's goal when he plays with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival?
(a) To impress the talent managers in the audience.
(b) To play better than Mr. Fredericks.
(c) To overcome his stage fright.
(d) To play perfectly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Fisk buy an instrument for Catherine in the music store?

2. During what era does Body and Soul begin?

3. What famous person does Claude meet at the dinner party in the Fisk home?

4. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?

5. How does Claude feel about sitting in the children's section of the movie theater?

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