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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 used to be in the room that Peter Fisk shows Claude while he waits to go to the dance with Catherine?
(a) A grand piano.
(b) Exotic plants.
(c) Electric trains.
(d) War paraphernalia.

2. What is the result after Claude studies the Schoenberg twelve-tone system?
(a) Claude wants to drop out of school.
(b) Claude writes his own music.
(c) Claude is asked to help market the new device.
(d) Mr. Schoenberg asks Claude to use the new system to perform new compositions.

3. Who tells Claude that Catherine has eloped?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Peter Fisk.
(c) Ivan Andrews.
(d) Mrs. Fisk.

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

5. Why is Claude upset after he plays the piano for Lady's friends?
(a) He thinks he abused his talent.
(b) He doesn't like to play for free.
(c) The less-than-appreciative response from Lady's friends.
(d) A song he plays makes Lady cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Fredericks live?

2. Where in the building is the apartment in which Claude lives with his mother?

3. While Claude's mother is at work and Claude is on his own, how does he make spending money?

4. Why is the second concert performance unique for Emma?

5. As they wait for Frescobaldi's plane to London, what does Frescobaldi give advice to Claude about?

(see the answer key)

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