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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lord Lightning sit when he attends Claude's concert?
(a) Last row aisle seat.
(b) In the balcony.
(c) Backstage.
(d) First row center seat.

2. How many years have passed between the end of Chapter 16 in Part 2 and the beginning of Chapter 17 in Part 3?
(a) Five years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

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

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

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

6. How are Lady and Catherine Fisk related?
(a) Catherine is Lady's aunt.
(b) Second cousins.
(c) First cousins.
(d) Stepsisters.

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

8. What gives Claude the opportunity to play with the London Symphony Orchestra?
(a) Aldo Frescobaldi has requested it.
(b) The conductor is a college friend of Claude.
(c) His latest piece won first place in a competition.
(d) He won an audition.

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

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

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

12. What kind of music does Claude play for Lady's friends at a party?
(a) Boogie-woogie.
(b) Marches.
(c) Classical.
(d) Broadway show tunes.

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

14. How does Claude get from the train station to the Powers' home?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Vintage car.
(c) Sports car.
(d) Limousine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Emma when Claude leaves Mr. Weisfeld's apartment to go to London?

2. Why is the second concert performance unique for Emma?

3. Where does Claude first see Catherine while he is in London?

4. Where is the second concert venue for Claude and the maestro?

5. At what event does Claude meet Lady's parents?

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