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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who meets Claude at the train station when he goes to spend the weekend at the Powers'?
(a) Lady.
(b) The Powers' chauffeur.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Powers.
(d) Senator Barnes.

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

4. Who tells Claude that the famous musician Aldo Frescobaldi needs a temporary pianist?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld.
(b) Mr. Levits.
(c) Lady.
(d) Mr. Fredericks.

5. To what flower does Mr. Powers refer when he is discussing Claude's future plans with him?
(a) Peony.
(b) Rose.
(c) Daisy.
(d) Pansy.

6. What does Senator Barnes advise Lady regarding her parents?
(a) Reconcile with them.
(b) Scold her parents.
(c) Defend Claude when they treat him poorly.
(d) Avoid them.

7. Where does Claude first meet Reggie Phillips?
(a) At a recording studio.
(b) At Claude's hotel.
(c) In a jazz club.
(d) At the concert hall.

8. What does Frescobaldi make Claude play at their first meeting before they go to lunch?
(a) Pieces that Claude has practiced and mastered for this meeting.
(b) Pieces that Claude has not played for a long time.
(c) Frescobaldi's own composition.
(d) Claude's own composition.

9. 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) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

10. What adjective describes Emma's praise for Claude's performance at the second concert?
(a) Critical.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Abrupt.
(d) Lavish.

11. 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.

12. During the evening at the Powers' home, what does Mr. Powers ask Claude about?
(a) His family background.
(b) His political viewpoint.
(c) His musical career.
(d) His intentions toward Lady.

13. Why is dinner at the Powers' home awkward for Claude?
(a) Lady's parents ignore him.
(b) Claude is the center of conversation at the dinner table.
(c) Lady is called away from dinner.
(d) Claude doesn't know about dinner etiquette.

14. Where does Claude stay while he visits the Powers' home?
(a) With a friend of Lady.
(b) Hotel.
(c) Guest cottage.
(d) A suite in the Powers' home.

15. What does Claude do while the music store is being renovated?
(a) Goes on a performance tour.
(b) Composes a piece of music.
(c) Moves in with Al and Emma.
(d) Helps with the renovation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Catherine know Claude is in London?

2. How does Lady react when Claude tells her they cannot have children?

3. How long will Frescobaldi need a temporary accompanist?

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

5. Why is Claude late for a doctor's appointment after Lady leaves the house?

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