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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 9, 10, and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What used to be in the room that Peter Fisk shows Claude while he waits to go to the dance with Catherine?
(a) Electric trains.
(b) A grand piano.
(c) Exotic plants.
(d) War paraphernalia.

2. While Claude's mother is at work and Claude is on his own, how does he make spending money?
(a) He finds coins that were dropped.
(b) He does odd jobs for elderly ladies in his apartment building.
(c) He begs on the street corner.
(d) He helps out in Mr. Weisfeld's store.

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

4. Who do Claude and Emma discover belongs to the Communist Party?
(a) Al Johnson.
(b) The neighbor with whom Claude occasionally stays.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld.
(d) A secret customer.

5. Even though Peter's playing is basic and unspirited, why does Claude enjoy accompanying him?
(a) Because he is getting needed experience.
(b) Because he is near Catherine.
(c) Because he can impress the famous musician who frequently observes the sessions.
(d) Because he has a chance to talk to Mr. Fisk about Emma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claude notice about his mother since Al Johnson is spending more time with her?

2. 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?

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

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

5. Where does Claude discover an old piano?

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