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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Levits tell Claude regarding Frescobaldi's nature?
(a) He is flamboyant.
(b) He is a recluse.
(c) He has a temper.
(d) He sticks to a tight routine.

2. After Lady serves Claude breakfast in their Manhattan town home, where is Lady going?
(a) To assist in a painting class.
(b) To organize an art auction for charity.
(c) To her job teaching art appreciation.
(d) To serve as a volunteer tour guide at the Museum of Modern Art.

3. 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) She always cries when she hears that song.
(c) He saved a dying party.
(d) Someday he will make a lot of money for playing.

4. What is the atmosphere at the Powers' when Claude and Lady make their holiday visit?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Melodramatic.
(c) Emotionless.
(d) Encouraging.

5. When Lady informs Claude that she has signed their divorce papers, what does Claude wish for Lady?
(a) That she still loves him.
(b) That someone treats her the way she treated him.
(c) That she reconciles with her parents.
(d) That she finds direction in her life.

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

7. When Lady tells Senator Barnes her decision regarding his advice about her parents, how does he feel?
(a) Unforgiving.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Exuberant.
(d) Anxious.

8. Why is Lady upset when Claude finds her waiting for him outside his apartment?
(a) Lady had an argument with Claude's mother.
(b) Claude was extremely late getting home from the concert.
(c) Lady's parents fought about her relationship with Claude.
(d) Claude missed their date.

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

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

11. What does Mr. Powers tell Claude about Claude's future plans?
(a) He wants him to stay away from Lady.
(b) He will help in any way he can.
(c) He has a bright future ahead of him.
(d) He is not impressed.

12. Who abuses Catherine when she is a child?
(a) Peter Fisk.
(b) Mr. Fisk.
(c) Senator Barnes.
(d) Peter's best friend.

13. How does Lady react when Claude tells her they cannot have children?
(a) She is sympathetic.
(b) She is relieved.
(c) She is devastated.
(d) She is humiliated.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long will Frescobaldi need a temporary accompanist?

2. How does Catherine feel about her life since she has divorced her husband for his infidelity?

3. Where do Claude and Frescobaldi go after lunch?

4. How is Senator Barnes related to Lady?

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

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