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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 is the composer of the Double Concerto that Mr. Fredericks wants Claude to play at the music festival?
(a) Schoenberg.
(b) Mr. Fredericks.
(c) Chopin.
(d) Mozart.

2. What is the relationship between Claude and Ivan Andrews?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Passing acquaintances.
(c) Competitors.
(d) Good friends.

3. When Emma stops going to work, what does Al Johnson do at Claude's request?
(a) Gets Emma a new job.
(b) Marries Emma.
(c) Speaks to Emma about her problems.
(d) Loans Emma money.

4. Where is the home of the maestro who allows Claude to practice on his grand piano?
(a) In Claude's own apartment building.
(b) In the apartment building next to Claude's.
(c) Above Mr. Weisfeld's music store.
(d) In the apartment building where Al Johnson is the maintenance man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding Claude's father, what does Emma ask Claude not to do?

2. What does Claude do with the school accessory he finds under his seat at the movies?

3. Why does Claude want to attend a regular university instead of a musical conservatory?

4. With whom does Claude spend a great deal of time at the festival when he is not practicing or performing?

5. What school accessory does Claude find under his seat at the movies?

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