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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. Why can't Claude keep the Bechstein piano left to him by the maestro in his apartment?
(a) There is no way to get it down the steps to the apartment.
(b) It doesn't fit through the apartment door.
(c) The apartment is too small.
(d) The neighbors complain about the noise.

2. What does Claude decide to do regarding the intimate relationship that has developed between his mother and Al Johnson?
(a) Ignore the relationship.
(b) Leave home.
(c) Support Al and his mother.
(d) Try to keep Al and his mother apart.

3. Where is the home of the maestro who allows Claude to practice on his grand piano?
(a) In the apartment building where Al Johnson is the maintenance man.
(b) In Claude's own apartment building.
(c) In the apartment building next to Claude's.
(d) Above Mr. Weisfeld's music store.

4. How does Claude feel about Catherine?
(a) He thinks of her as his best friend.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is love struck.
(d) He cruelly teases her.

5. How does Claude feel when he receives an invitation from Catherine Fisk to the Bentley School mixer?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Schoenberg twelve-tone system?

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

3. After Emma is released from government surveillance, what does she send to official agencies?

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

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