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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the music festival held at which Mr. Fredericks wants Claude to play?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Maine.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Vermont.

2. Whom does Catherine confide in before she leaves to elope?
(a) Claude's mother.
(b) No one.
(c) Peter Fisk.
(d) Her mother.

3. When does Claude receive a telegram that Mr. Weisfeld cannot attend Claude's debut performance at the music festival?
(a) During the intermission of his performance.
(b) The day before the performance.
(c) Just as he is to walk onstage.
(d) Hours before his performance.

4. What is Claude's initial reaction when he discovers his mother and Al Johnson have developed a more intimate relationship?
(a) He feels betrayed.
(b) He is overjoyed.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is surprised.

5. In addition to Peter Fisk, whom does Claude accompany at a dinner party for a large group of influential people in the Fisk home?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Mr. Fisk.
(c) Mrs. Fisk.
(d) Ivan Andrews.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Peter shows Claude the room, what does Claude question Peter about?

2. What adjective could be used to describe Claude's life before he goes to school?

3. What does Mr. Larkin promise to do for Claude in Part 2, Chapter 13?

4. During what era does Body and Soul begin?

5. Why does Claude need to fill in for a pianist who is supposed to perform at the music festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. Contrast Peter Fisk's feeling for music with Claude's feeling for music.

2. Why is Claude's friendship with Ivan Andrews an important relationship?

3. Aside from music lessons and accessories, what does Claude acquire from Mr. Weisfeld's music store?

4. Explain what happens when Mr. Weisfeld comes to Claude's apartment after Claude misses a week of lessons.

5. How does the experience with the FBI affect Emma?

6. What disadvantage does Claude face as he enters high society?

7. How does Mr. Powers react to Claude's choice of career?

8. What does Claude realize about Mr. Weisfeld's feelings for him only after Mr. Weisfeld dies?

9. How do Mr. and Mrs. Powers treat Claude?

10. How does Claude demonstrate drive and fortitude in his preparation to play with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival?

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