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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. In addition to the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?
(a) Funds for piano lessons.
(b) A college scholarship.
(c) The maestro's apartment.
(d) A music store.

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

3. How does Mr. Weisfeld react when Claude rushes from the basement of the music store and wakes Mr. Weisfeld in his apartment in the middle of the night?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld is furious.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld is grateful.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld is elated.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld is terrified.

4. How soon will Mr. Fredericks join Claude after Claude arrives at the music festival?
(a) Two days.
(b) In a week.
(c) In a few hours.
(d) The next day.

5. How does Claude feel about sitting in the children's section of the movie theater?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Excited.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Annoyed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business arrangement does Claude enter into with Al Johnson, a maintenance man?

2. Why can't Mr. Weisfeld attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?

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

4. What instrument does Mrs. Fisk buy for her daughter, Catherine, in Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

5. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?

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