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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. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?
(a) Emma doesn't know what happened to Claude's father.
(b) Emma doesn't know who Claude's father is.
(c) Claude's father went to the war.
(d) Claude's father died.

2. After Emma is released from government surveillance, what does she send to official agencies?
(a) Letters of complaint.
(b) Evidence that proves her innocence.
(c) Letters with the names of communist sympathizers.
(d) Job applications.

3. Why does Mrs. Fisk buy an instrument for Catherine in the music store?
(a) Catherine has been begging her mother for an instrument.
(b) Catherine is tired of playing the piano.
(c) Mrs. Fisk ordered Catherine to learn how to play.
(d) She hopes Catherine will like it.

4. How does Catherine feel about Claude when he comes to accompany Peter?
(a) She looks down on him.
(b) She has a secret crush on him.
(c) She thinks of him as her best friend.
(d) She aggressively pursues him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arranges for Claude to practice on a grand piano in the home of a famous retired maestro?

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

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

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

5. What is currently in the room shown to Claude by Peter Fisk?

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