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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Claude do in the basement of Mr. Weisfeld's music store?
(a) Fixes instruments.
(b) Records his playing to send to record producers.
(c) Composes and plays.
(d) Gives piano lessons.

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

4. Who keeps Claude company after his mother goes to bed when she comes home from work?
(a) No one.
(b) The building custodian.
(c) Claude's father.
(d) A neighbor.

5. Why can't Mr. Weisfeld attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?
(a) He is in a car accident.
(b) He has the flu.
(c) He falls and suffers a concussion.
(d) He has a family emergency.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous person does Claude meet at the dinner party in the Fisk home?

2. What is the result of Claude's performance when he fills in for the pianist?

3. After Peter shows Claude the room, what does Claude question Peter about?

4. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?

5. What instrument does Peter Fisk play?

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