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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) To help him relax.
(d) As a warning.

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

3. Why does Emma return to New York City during the questioning process about her suspected communist activities?
(a) She receives permission to leave.
(b) She is tired of being questioned.
(c) Claude becomes ill.
(d) Her boss calls and tells her he needs her to come back to work.

4. What is the relationship between Claude and Ivan Andrews?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Passing acquaintances.
(c) Good friends.
(d) Competitors.

5. What business arrangement does Claude enter into with Al Johnson, a maintenance man?
(a) Claude helps Al with custodial work.
(b) They split the money from collecting soda bottles in the garbage.
(c) Claude plays the piano while Al plays the saxophone on a street corner.
(d) They sell cleaning supplies.

6. Where is Emma taken for questioning about her suspected communist activities?
(a) Albany, NY.
(b) Williamsburg, VA.
(c) West Point, NY.
(d) Washington, D.C.

7. In addition to the Bechstein piano, what else does the maestro include in his trust for Claude?
(a) The maestro's apartment.
(b) A college scholarship.
(c) Funds for piano lessons.
(d) A music store.

8. Why can't Mr. Weisfeld attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?
(a) He falls and suffers a concussion.
(b) He has a family emergency.
(c) He is in a car accident.
(d) He has the flu.

9. How does Claude come to accompany Peter Fisk as he plays?
(a) Mrs. Fisk hires Claude.
(b) Claude and Peter are best friends.
(c) Claude needs the experience.
(d) Claude wants to talk to Mr. Fisk about Emma.

10. What is Claude's goal when he plays with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival?
(a) To impress the talent managers in the audience.
(b) To play better than Mr. Fredericks.
(c) To overcome his stage fright.
(d) To play perfectly.

11. How does Claude feel about Catherine?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He cruelly teases her.
(c) He thinks of her as his best friend.
(d) He is love struck.

12. During what era does Body and Soul begin?
(a) During the Jazz Age.
(b) During the Great Depression.
(c) Pre World War I.
(d) Post World War II.

13. What is currently in the room shown to Claude by Peter Fisk?
(a) A grand piano.
(b) War paraphernalia.
(c) Exotic plants.
(d) Electric trains.

14. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?
(a) Unimpressed.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Awestruck.
(d) Disappointed.

15. What does Claude's mother do when she comes home from her job of driving a taxi?
(a) Gives piano lessons.
(b) Reads to Claude.
(c) Drinks beer.
(d) Cleans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Schoenberg twelve-tone system?

2. What used to be in the room that Peter Fisk shows Claude while he waits to go to the dance with Catherine?

3. How soon will Mr. Fredericks join Claude after Claude arrives at the music festival?

4. What happens to the letter Claude sends to Catherine?

5. How does Catherine feel about Claude when he comes to accompany Peter?

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