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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Claude spend a great deal of time at the festival when he is not practicing or performing?
(a) The pianist whom he filled in for.
(b) Mr. Fredericks.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld.
(d) Eva, a violinist.

2. Where does Claude stay while he visits the Powers' home?
(a) With a friend of Lady.
(b) Hotel.
(c) Guest cottage.
(d) A suite in the Powers' home.

3. What is Claude's goal when he plays with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival?
(a) To impress the talent managers in the audience.
(b) To play perfectly.
(c) To overcome his stage fright.
(d) To play better than Mr. Fredericks.

4. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?
(a) Lady's parents fought about her relationship with Claude.
(b) Lady had an argument with Claude's mother.
(c) Claude missed their date.
(d) Claude was extremely late getting home from the concert.

5. After Lady serves Claude breakfast in their Manhattan town home, where is Lady going?
(a) To assist in a painting class.
(b) To serve as a volunteer tour guide at the Museum of Modern Art.
(c) To organize an art auction for charity.
(d) To her job teaching art appreciation.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do Frescobaldi and Claude first meet to practice?

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

5. What adjective could be used to describe Claude's life before he goes to school?

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