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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 is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?
(a) Her hours have been drastically cut.
(b) She has been fired.
(c) Her cab driver's license has been suspended.
(d) Her cab has been impounded by the police.

2. What is currently in the room shown to Claude by Peter Fisk?
(a) Electric trains.
(b) War paraphernalia.
(c) A grand piano.
(d) Exotic plants.

3. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?
(a) 12-years-old.
(b) 11-years-old.
(c) 10-years-old.
(d) 9-years-old.

4. 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.

5. 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?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld is furious.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld is grateful.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld is terrified.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld is elated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claude's physique as a young boy?

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

3. Regarding Claude's father, what does Emma ask Claude not to do?

4. Why is the location of the apartment in which Claude lives with his mother important?

5. What item does the Fisk housekeeper give to Claude when he arrives to go to the dance with Catherine?

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