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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. Why does Claude want to attend a regular university instead of a musical conservatory?
(a) There are no musical conservatories close enough to his home so he can care for his mother.
(b) All of his friends will be attending regular universities.
(c) A regular university is less expensive than a musical conservatory.
(d) He wants a well-rounded education.

2. How does Claude feel when he learns that Mr. Weisfeld can't attend his debut performance?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Furious.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Relieved.

3. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?
(a) Mrs. Fisk.
(b) Mr. Fredericks.
(c) Victor Wolff.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld.

4. What adjective could be used to describe Claude's life before he goes to school?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Repetitious.
(d) Uncertain.

5. Why does the Fisk housekeeper give Claude the item while he waits for Catherine to go to the dance?
(a) As a sign of friendship.
(b) For good luck.
(c) As a warning.
(d) To help him relax.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does the story skip between the end of Chapter 13 in Part 1 and the beginning of Chapter 14 in Part 2?

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

3. Who do Claude and the maestro meet after the first concert?

4. Where does Claude stay while he visits the Powers' home?

5. What kind of music does Claude play for Lady's friends at a party?

(see the answer key)

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