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

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

3. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?
(a) Her boss calls and tells her he needs her to come back to work.
(b) Claude becomes ill.
(c) She receives permission to leave.
(d) She is tired of being questioned.

4. Why is dinner at the Powers' home awkward for Claude?
(a) Claude is the center of conversation at the dinner table.
(b) Lady is called away from dinner.
(c) Lady's parents ignore him.
(d) Claude doesn't know about dinner etiquette.

5. After Peter shows Claude the room, what does Claude question Peter about?
(a) The gauge of the electric trains.
(b) Gas chambers.
(c) The maker of the piano.
(d) Rare orchids.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Claude and Ivan Andrews?

2. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?

3. How does Claude react to the physical signs of stress as he prepares for the music festival?

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?

5. What does Claude decide to do regarding the intimate relationship that has developed between his mother and Al Johnson?

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