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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. In addition to Peter Fisk, whom does Claude accompany at a dinner party for a large group of influential people in the Fisk home?
(a) Mrs. Fisk.
(b) Mr. Fisk.
(c) Ivan Andrews.
(d) Catherine.

2. What business arrangement does Claude enter into with Al Johnson, a maintenance man?
(a) They sell cleaning supplies.
(b) Claude plays the piano while Al plays the saxophone on a street corner.
(c) They split the money from collecting soda bottles in the garbage.
(d) Claude helps Al with custodial work.

3. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?
(a) 11-years-old.
(b) 12-years-old.
(c) 10-years-old.
(d) 9-years-old.

4. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?
(a) Mrs. Fisk.
(b) Mr. Fredericks.
(c) Victor Wolff.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld.

5. What movie particularly interests Claude because of its story line, which he relates to his life?
(a) Island in the Sun.
(b) A Summer Place.
(c) A Raisin in the Sun.
(d) A Place in the Sun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Peter Fisk play?

2. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?

3. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?

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

5. On the ride home from the dance, what does Claude ask Catherine?

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