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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. How is Senator Barnes related to Lady?
(a) He is her stepfather.
(b) He is her stepbrother.
(c) He is her uncle.
(d) He is her grandfather.

2. What does Claude's mother do when she comes home from her job of driving a taxi?
(a) Reads to Claude.
(b) Drinks beer.
(c) Cleans.
(d) Gives piano lessons.

3. What causes Claude distress at the first concert venue with Frescobaldi?
(a) The stage hands have gone on strike.
(b) Claude has an argument with Lady.
(c) The piano is slightly out of tune.
(d) Frescobaldi's instrument is damaged in transport.

4. What item does the Fisk housekeeper give to Claude when he arrives to go to the dance with Catherine?
(a) A gold chain.
(b) A string of wooden beads.
(c) A shiny pebble.
(d) A small wooden cross.

5. Why is money not a problem for Claude and Lady's future?
(a) Claude receives a lucrative performance contract.
(b) Mrs. Powers invites Claude and Lady to live with them until Claude finds a steady job.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld sells his music store to Claude.
(d) Lady has a substantial trust fund.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Claude to be careful of people like Mr. and Mrs. Powers?

2. What instrument does Frescobaldi play?

3. Why does Mr. Weisfeld visit Claude in his dressing room before the second concert?

4. When Claude arrives at the music store one afternoon, who is Mr. Fredericks talking with about asking Claude to play at a music festival?

5. Why can't Claude keep the Bechstein piano left to him by the maestro in his apartment?

(see the answer key)

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