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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lord Lightning feel about keeping quiet that he is Claude's father?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Angry.

2. 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.

3. 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) Frescobaldi's own composition.
(c) Pieces that Claude has not played for a long time.
(d) Claude's own composition.

4. Where is the party at which Claude plays the piano for Lady's friends?
(a) Senator Barnes' campaign headquarters.
(b) A mansion of one of Lady's friends.
(c) Lady's home.
(d) A club near Lady's home.

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

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

7. 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) She saw his name on the marquee outside the concert hall.
(d) Ivan Andrews sent a telegram informing her.

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

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

10. Why can't Lady and Claude adopt the baby which becomes available to them?
(a) The baby dies.
(b) The adoption paperwork is lost.
(c) The birth mother changes her mind.
(d) Lady and the birth mother know each other.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Levits tell Claude regarding Frescobaldi's nature?

2. Where do Claude and Frescobaldi go after lunch?

3. Why is Claude upset after he plays the piano for Lady's friends?

4. What does Lady say to comfort Claude when he becomes upset after playing the piano for Lady's friends?

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

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