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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. Where does Mr. Fredericks live?
(a) In an expensive townhouse in Brooklyn.
(b) In a penthouse in Manhattan.
(c) In a mansion on the Hudson River.
(d) In a beach house in the Hamptons.

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

3. What does Claude notice about his mother since Al Johnson is spending more time with her?
(a) She is less forgetful.
(b) She is calmer.
(c) She is more depressed.
(d) She is more unstable.

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

5. Why does Claude begin to go to the movies?
(a) He likes a girl who works there.
(b) As a diversion.
(c) To hear the music played with the movie.
(d) His friends convince him to go.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?

2. What school accessory does Claude find under his seat at the movies?

3. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?

4. What is the relationship between Claude and Ivan Andrews?

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

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