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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 the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?
(a) The maestro's apartment.
(b) A music store.
(c) Funds for piano lessons.
(d) A college scholarship.

2. Why can't Claude keep the Bechstein piano left to him by the maestro in his apartment?
(a) The apartment is too small.
(b) The neighbors complain about the noise.
(c) There is no way to get it down the steps to the apartment.
(d) It doesn't fit through the apartment door.

3. Why does Claude dress in a suit and tie for his first session accompanying Peter Fisk at the Fisk home?
(a) Claude knows Mr. Fisk is an influential politician.
(b) Claude wants to impress Catherine.
(c) Mrs. Fisk instructed Claude to dress formally.
(d) An important musician will be observing the session.

4. Regarding Claude's father, what does Emma ask Claude not to do?
(a) Tell anyone about him.
(b) Ask about him.
(c) Send letters to him.
(d) Look for him.

5. Why does Claude rush from the basement of Mr. Weisfeld's music store to Mr. Weisfeld's apartment upstairs in the middle of the night?
(a) Claude has finally mastered a difficult piece of music.
(b) Claude wants to share his new composition.
(c) There is a fire in the basement.
(d) Someone is trying to break in.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Claude and Emma discover belongs to the Communist Party?

2. What is Mr. Weisfeld's opinion about Claude when he returns to Mr. Weisfeld's music store two weeks after he sells the Claude the piano lessons book?

3. Why does Claude choose to keep a quiet demeanor in school?

4. Where does Mr. Fredericks live?

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

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