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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. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?
(a) She is tired of being questioned.
(b) Claude becomes ill.
(c) Her boss calls and tells her he needs her to come back to work.
(d) She receives permission to leave.

2. What can't Emma give to the attorney of the maestro's estate?
(a) Claude's birth certificate.
(b) Her real name.
(c) The attorney fee.
(d) Claude's social security number.

3. When Emma stops going to work, what does Al Johnson do at Claude's request?
(a) Loans Emma money.
(b) Marries Emma.
(c) Gets Emma a new job.
(d) Speaks to Emma about her problems.

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

5. What adjective could be used to describe Claude's life before he goes to school?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Repetitious.
(d) Dangerous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the home of the maestro who allows Claude to practice on his grand piano?

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

3. What does Mr.Weisfeld want to ask Emma when he visits Claude after not seeing him for a week?

4. Why does Mrs. Fisk buy an instrument for Catherine in the music store?

5. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?

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