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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who keeps Claude company after his mother goes to bed when she comes home from work?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) The building custodian.
(c) Claude's father.
(d) No one.

2. What is Claude able to do now that he works in Mr. Weisfeld's music store?
(a) Practice whenever he wants.
(b) Learn how to play other instruments.
(c) Buy a brand new piano.
(d) Afford his own necessities.

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

4. Why does Claude choose to keep a quiet demeanor in school?
(a) He is embarrassed about his poverty.
(b) He is afraid of being punished by his mother.
(c) He struggles to keep up with the class.
(d) He doesn't want anyone asking about his father.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Even though Peter's playing is basic and unspirited, why does Claude enjoy accompanying him?

3. What does Claude's mother do when she comes home from her job of driving a taxi?

4. What organization suspects Emma of communist activities?

5. What kind of student is Claude in school?

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