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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. When Claude rides in the cab that Al is driving and asks him about Emma, what does Al tell Claude about Emma?
(a) Emma is in the hospital in an alcohol rehabilitation program.
(b) Emma wants to hear from Claude.
(c) Emma is struggling with depression.
(d) Emma is doing well.

2. Where does Lord Lightning sit when he attends Claude's concert?
(a) Last row aisle seat.
(b) First row center seat.
(c) Backstage.
(d) In the balcony.

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

4. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?
(a) He feels betrayed.
(b) He is overjoyed.
(c) He is surprised.
(d) He is angry.

5. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?
(a) Claude's father went to the war.
(b) Emma doesn't know who Claude's father is.
(c) Emma doesn't know what happened to Claude's father.
(d) Claude's father died.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Powers tell Claude about Claude's future plans?

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

3. What does Claude decide to do regarding the intimate relationship that has developed between his mother and Al Johnson?

4. When does Claude receive a telegram that Mr. Weisfeld cannot attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?

5. How old is Claude Rawlings at the beginning of the novel?

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