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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. Who arranges for Claude to practice on a grand piano in the home of a famous retired maestro?
(a) Claude's father.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld.
(c) Al Johnson.
(d) Claude's mother.

2. How old is Claude Rawlings at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 8-years-old.
(b) 7-years-old.
(c) 9-years-old.
(d) 6-years-old.

3. How does Claude feel when he receives an invitation from Catherine Fisk to the Bentley School mixer?
(a) Suspicious.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Proud.

4. How old is Claude when he begins to go to the movies?
(a) 9-years-old.
(b) 11-years-old.
(c) 10-years-old.
(d) 12-years-old.

5. What used to be in the room that Peter Fisk shows Claude while he waits to go to the dance with Catherine?
(a) Electric trains.
(b) Exotic plants.
(c) War paraphernalia.
(d) A grand piano.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claude decide to do regarding the intimate relationship that has developed between his mother and Al Johnson?

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

3. What adjective could be used to describe Claude's life before he goes to school?

4. Who is the composer of the Double Concerto that Mr. Fredericks wants Claude to play at the music festival?

5. Why does Claude need to fill in for a pianist who is supposed to perform at the music festival?

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