1. After Claude wakes Mr. Weisfeld during the night, what does he do for Mr. Weisfeld?
(a) Chases away the intruders.
(b) Puts out the fire.
(c) Plays his new composition.
(d) Calms him.

2. Where in the building is the apartment in which Claude lives with his mother?
(a) First floor.
(b) Top floor.
(c) Basement.
(d) Third floor.

3. How does Claude come to accompany Peter Fisk as he plays?
(a) Claude needs the experience.
(b) Claude and Peter are best friends.
(c) Mrs. Fisk hires Claude.
(d) Claude wants to talk to Mr. Fisk about Emma.

4. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?
(a) Emma doesn't know what happened to Claude's father.
(b) Claude's father went to the war.
(c) Emma doesn't know who Claude's father is.
(d) Claude's father died.

5. What does Mr.Weisfeld want to ask Emma when he visits Claude after not seeing him for a week?
(a) He wants to ask if Claude can live with him and his wife.
(b) He wants to ask if Emma can drive Claude to a professional studio.
(c) He wants to ask if he can give Claude advanced piano lessons.
(d) He wants to ask if Emma will work for him giving piano lessons.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Weisfeld react when Claude rushes from the basement of the music store and wakes Mr. Weisfeld in his apartment in the middle of the night?

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

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

4. What happens when Emma receives occasional phone calls during the night?

5. Who arranges for Claude to practice on a grand piano in the home of a famous retired maestro?

(see the answer key)

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