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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 20, 21, and 22.

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) Electric trains.
(c) Exotic plants.
(d) War paraphernalia.

2. What is the status of Emma's job when she returns to New York City after being questioned about communist activities?
(a) Her cab driver's license has been suspended.
(b) Her cab has been impounded by the police.
(c) She has been fired.
(d) Her hours have been drastically cut.

3. What is Mr. Weisfeld's opinion about Claude when he returns to Mr. Weisfeld's music store two weeks after he sells the Claude the piano lessons book?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is going to give up.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude is gifted.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude may be ill.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld thinks Claude needs adult supervision.

4. What is Mr. Larkin's position at a college named Cadbury?
(a) He is in charge of recruiting.
(b) He is the head of the music department.
(c) He is the president.
(d) He is on the scholarship committee.

5. Now that Claude has lived in Mr. Weisfeld's apartment for over a year, what else does Al do in addition to driving a taxi?
(a) Works in the music store.
(b) Delivers newspapers.
(c) Works as a bouncer in a jazz club.
(d) Works as a skycap at the airport.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the location of the apartment in which Claude lives with his mother important?

2. How does Catherine treat Claude at the Bentley School dance?

3. Where is the music festival held at which Mr. Fredericks wants Claude to play?

4. What type of person is Catherine, Mrs. Fisk's daughter?

5. What does Mr. Powers discover about Claude's father when he hires a private investigator to look into Claude's past?

(see the answer key)

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