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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 Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?
(a) He feels betrayed.
(b) He is surprised.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is overjoyed.

2. What does Claude do in the basement of Mr. Weisfeld's music store?
(a) Records his playing to send to record producers.
(b) Gives piano lessons.
(c) Fixes instruments.
(d) Composes and plays.

3. Who arranges for Claude to practice on a grand piano in the home of a famous retired maestro?
(a) Claude's father.
(b) Al Johnson.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld.
(d) Claude's mother.

4. Where does Claude sit in relation to the other children in the children's section of the movie theater?
(a) He sits just on the edge of the crowd of children.
(b) He sits in the most crowded part.
(c) He waits until someone invites him to sit.
(d) As far away from them as possible.

5. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Awestruck.
(d) Unimpressed.

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. After Peter shows Claude the room, what does Claude question Peter about?

4. Where does the driver drop off Claude after the dance?

5. What used to be in the room that Peter Fisk shows Claude while he waits to go to the dance with Catherine?

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