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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of college does Lady attend?
(a) Musical conservatory.
(b) Business.
(c) Co-educational.
(d) Girls.

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

3. Why does Mr. Weisfeld react the way he does when Claude wakes him in the middle of the night?
(a) He knows how hard Claude has worked.
(b) He knows he taught Claude better manners.
(c) He thinks he has been found by Nazis.
(d) The store is all Mr. Weisfeld has.

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

5. What does Mr. Powers tell Claude about Claude's future plans?
(a) He has a bright future ahead of him.
(b) He is not impressed.
(c) He will help in any way he can.
(d) He wants him to stay away from Lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Fisk buy an instrument for Catherine in the music store?

2. Where is the second concert venue for Claude and the maestro?

3. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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