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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years have passed between the end of Chapter 16 in Part 2 and the beginning of Chapter 17 in Part 3?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Four years.

2. What adjective describes Claude's feelings when he learns that Catherine has eloped?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Devastated.
(c) Overjoyed.
(d) Relieved.

3. Where is the home of the maestro who allows Claude to practice on his grand piano?
(a) Above Mr. Weisfeld's music store.
(b) In the apartment building next to Claude's.
(c) In Claude's own apartment building.
(d) In the apartment building where Al Johnson is the maintenance man.

4. What happens to the letter Claude sends to Catherine?
(a) It gets lost in the mail.
(b) It is returned unopened.
(c) Mrs. Fisk throws it away.
(d) Catherine tears it into little pieces.

5. Who do Claude and Emma discover belongs to the Communist Party?
(a) Al Johnson.
(b) A secret customer.
(c) The neighbor with whom Claude occasionally stays.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lady Powers' actual first name?

3. Even though Peter's playing is basic and unspirited, why does Claude enjoy accompanying him?

4. How are Lady and Catherine Fisk related?

5. Who invites Claude to a piano performance at Carnegie Hall?

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