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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claude feel when he first sees Catherine in London?
(a) Overjoyed.
(b) Suspicious.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Embarrassed.

2. What is the result of the situation which causes Claude distress at the first concert venue?
(a) Claude and Lady apologize to each other.
(b) The concert master of the Philadelphia Orchestra loans Frescobaldi his instrument.
(c) No one notices but he and Frescobaldi.
(d) A skeleton crew manages the stage without incident.

3. 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.

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

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

6. Why is the second concert performance unique for Emma?
(a) She is not used to being treated so respectfully.
(b) It is the first time Emma has seen Claude perform.
(c) She has driven people to concerts but has never been in a concert hall.
(d) It is the first time Emma has worn such formal clothing.

7. Why is Catherine in London?
(a) She is a college exchange student.
(b) She lives there.
(c) She is visiting her daughter.
(d) She is on a business trip.

8. What particular claim in Mr. Weisfeld's legal documents brings Claude out of his depression over Mr. Weisfeld's death?
(a) Mr. Weisfeld believes Claude deserves all the success he gets.
(b) Mr. Weisfeld wants Claude to have the music store.
(c) Mr. Weisfeld loves Claude as if he had been his own son.
(d) Mr. Weisfeld tells Claude the name of his real father.

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

10. Who do Claude and the maestro meet after the first concert?
(a) The press.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Union organizers.
(d) Record producers.

11. What does Lady do when Claude becomes depressed over Mr. Weisfeld's death?
(a) Gets a legal separation.
(b) Immediately files for divorce.
(c) Moves in with her parents until Claude feels better.
(d) Stays by his side until his depression goes away.

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

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

14. How does Catherine know Claude is in London?
(a) She asked Otto Levits to inform her when Claude played in Europe.
(b) She saw his name in the newspaper.
(c) Ivan Andrews sent a telegram informing her.
(d) She saw his name on the marquee outside the concert hall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lady informs Claude that she has signed their divorce papers, what does Claude wish for Lady?

2. In what year is Claude at college when he meets "Lady" Powers?

3. Where do Claude and Frescobaldi go after lunch?

4. Why does Catherine refuse Claude's marriage proposal?

5. Why can't Lady and Claude adopt the baby which becomes available to them?

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