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

2. How does Catherine treat Claude at the Bentley School dance?
(a) She moves back and forth between Claude and her own group of friends.
(b) She introduces Claude to a girl, then goes her own way.
(c) She remains by his side the whole night.
(d) She ignores him.

3. Who introduces Claude to Mr. Levits, a talent manager?
(a) Eva.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld.
(c) The pianist whom he filled in for.
(d) Mr. Fredericks.

4. How does Claude make sure that the orchestra at the music festival knows what Mr. Fredericks wants?
(a) Claude speaks to each orchestra member individually while Mr. Fredericks warms up.
(b) Claude conducts the orchestra himself.
(c) Claude arrives early and speaks to the orchestra.
(d) Claude writes out instructions and sends them ahead to the conductor.

5. What type of person is Catherine, Mrs. Fisk's daughter?
(a) Haughty.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claude sit in relation to the other children in the children's section of the movie theater?

2. What is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?

3. What kind of student is Claude in school?

4. How does Claude feel when he receives an invitation from Catherine Fisk to the Bentley School mixer?

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

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