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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is money not a problem for Claude and Lady's future?
(a) Claude receives a lucrative performance contract.
(b) Mrs. Powers invites Claude and Lady to live with them until Claude finds a steady job.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld sells his music store to Claude.
(d) Lady has a substantial trust fund.

2. Why can't Lady and Claude adopt the baby which becomes available to them?
(a) The baby dies.
(b) Lady and the birth mother know each other.
(c) The birth mother changes her mind.
(d) The adoption paperwork is lost.

3. How does Lord Lightning feel when Claude asks to meet him at the Castle Jazz Club?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Awestruck.

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

5. Who tries to calm Claude when he demands information from his mother about his father?
(a) Aldo Frescobaldi.
(b) Al Johnson.
(c) Lady.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld.

6. How long will Frescobaldi need a temporary accompanist?
(a) Until he finishes his next recording.
(b) One concert.
(c) A full world tour.
(d) A few concert dates.

7. Who first brings up the topic of adoption?
(a) Lady's mother.
(b) Claude's mother.
(c) Claude.
(d) Lady.

8. Who assures Claude in a telegram of attending Claude's concert?
(a) Ivan Andrews.
(b) Lady.
(c) Aldo Frescobaldi.
(d) Mr. Fredericks.

9. Where is the first concert date for Claude and Frescobaldi?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Boston.
(c) Carnegie Hall, New York City.
(d) Washington, D.C.

10. What is Lady's reaction to Claude's constant practicing to prepare for his performances with Frescobaldi?
(a) She supports him wholeheartedly.
(b) She doesn't understand his ardent need for practice.
(c) She threatens to leave him if he doesn't spend more time with her.
(d) She thinks he doesn't practice enough.

11. When Claude receives an invitation to spend a weekend with the Powers', how does Mr. Weisfeld help him?
(a) Loans him money.
(b) Drives him to the train station.
(c) Reassures him of his abilities to socialize.
(d) Teaches him etiquette.

12. At what event does Claude meet Lady's parents?
(a) A homecoming celebration.
(b) Parents' night at Lady's college.
(c) One of Claude's concerts.
(d) Graduation.

13. What is Lady Powers' actual first name?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Pamela.
(c) Patricia.
(d) Penelope.

14. In what year is Claude at college when he meets "Lady" Powers?
(a) A graduate student.
(b) Senior.
(c) Sophomore.
(d) Junior.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the evening at the Powers' home, what does Mr. Powers ask Claude about?

2. What does Mr. Weisfeld talk to Claude about the night before Mr. Weisfeld dies?

3. Where is the party at which Claude plays the piano for Lady's friends?

4. What is the atmosphere at the Powers' when Claude and Lady make their holiday visit?

5. Who helps Claude fight the city government when it wants to tear down the building housing the music store?

(see the answer keys)

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