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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. Where does the driver drop off Claude after the dance?
(a) At Mr. Fredericks' home.
(b) At the corner, away from his apartment.
(c) In front of his building.
(d) At Mr. Weisfeld's music store.

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

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

4. 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) Catherine.
(b) Ivan Andrews.
(c) Mrs. Fisk.
(d) Mr. Fisk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?

2. When Emma stops going to work, what does Al Johnson do at Claude's request?

3. Where does Claude discover an old piano?

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

5. What does Claude notice about his mother since Al Johnson is spending more time with her?

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