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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lady say to comfort Claude when he becomes upset after playing the piano for Lady's friends?
(a) Her friends know nothing about music.
(b) Someday he will make a lot of money for playing.
(c) She always cries when she hears that song.
(d) He saved a dying party.

2. As they wait for Frescobaldi's plane to London, what does Frescobaldi give advice to Claude about?
(a) His mother.
(b) Lady.
(c) His music.
(d) Mr. Levits.

3. What instrument does Frescobaldi play?
(a) Viola.
(b) Piano.
(c) Cello.
(d) Violin.

4. How many years does the story skip between the end of Chapter 13 in Part 1 and the beginning of Chapter 14 in Part 2?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

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

6. How does Catherine feel about her life since she has divorced her husband for his infidelity?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Content.
(c) Cynical.
(d) Elated.

7. Where is Emma when Claude leaves Mr. Weisfeld's apartment to go to London?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In the music store.
(c) In Mr. Weisfeld's apartment.
(d) Driving her cab.

8. Where is the second concert venue for Claude and the maestro?
(a) Carnegie Hall, New York City.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Boston.

9. Why can Senator Barnes help Claude and Lady with adoption?
(a) He is on the board of a children's welfare committee.
(b) He adopted a child.
(c) He contributes to an adoption facility.
(d) His sister works at an adoption facility.

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

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

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

13. Where do Claude and Frescobaldi go after lunch?
(a) Carnegie Hall.
(b) To visit a musician friend of Frescobaldi.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld's music store.
(d) Shopping for Claude's formal wear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?

2. How many years have passed between the end of Chapter 16 in Part 2 and the beginning of Chapter 17 in Part 3?

3. What adjective describes Emma's praise for Claude's performance at the second concert?

4. Why is money not a problem for Claude and Lady's future?

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

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