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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Claude late for a doctor's appointment after Lady leaves the house?
(a) He needs to help Emma through a crisis.
(b) He argues with Lady.
(c) He gets involved in his music.
(d) He oversleeps.

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

3. Where do Frescobaldi and Claude first meet to practice?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld's music store.
(b) Mr. Fredericks' home.
(c) Carnegie Hall.
(d) At the first concert venue.

4. What type of college does Lady attend?
(a) Musical conservatory.
(b) Girls.
(c) Business.
(d) Co-educational.

5. Why does Catherine refuse Claude's marriage proposal?
(a) She knows Claude's life is music.
(b) Claude is still despondent over Mr. Weisfeld's death.
(c) Catherine is in love with someone else.
(d) Claude is still in love with Lady.

6. What do Claude and Frescobaldi play as the last piece of the second concert?
(a) A composition on which Claude and Frescobaldi collaborated to write.
(b) The Double Concerto Claude played with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival.
(c) One of Claude's compositions.
(d) One of Frescobaldi's compositions.

7. How is Senator Barnes related to Lady?
(a) He is her uncle.
(b) He is her grandfather.
(c) He is her stepfather.
(d) He is her stepbrother.

8. How do Claude and Lady relax before dinner?
(a) Going for a walk.
(b) Riding horses.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Playing tennis.

9. Where does Claude meet Lady?
(a) In a class.
(b) At a dance.
(c) At a party.
(d) At the library.

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

11. On what holiday do Claude and Lady visit Lady's parents in the morning and the Fisks later in the day?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Easter.

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

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

14. Who helps Claude fight the city government when it wants to tear down the building housing the music store?
(a) Mr. Powers.
(b) Mr. Larkin.
(c) Mr. Fredericks.
(d) Senator Barnes.

15. What happens to Frescobaldi's regular accompanist?
(a) He quit after arguing with Frescobaldi.
(b) He has a family emergency.
(c) He broke his arm.
(d) He has the flu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is dinner at the Powers' home awkward for Claude?

2. When Claude rides in the cab that Al is driving and asks him about Emma, what does Al tell Claude about Emma?

3. When Claude receives an invitation to spend a weekend with the Powers', how does Mr. Weisfeld help him?

4. Why is Catherine in London?

5. Who tells Claude to be careful of people like Mr. and Mrs. Powers?

(see the answer keys)

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