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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective describes the opinion of Claude's music instructors at the Bentley School regarding Claude's talent?

2. According to Emma, what happens to Claude's father?

3. Why does Claude choose to keep a quiet demeanor in school?

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

5. Where does Mr. Fredericks live?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Catherine's attitude toward Claude changed from when they were children?

3. Why does Lady respond the way she does to Claude's single-minded focus on preparing for the concert with Aldo Frescobaldi?

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

5. How has Mrs. Powers changed regarding her feelings toward Claude?

6. How does the time period during which the story begins explain Emma's job?

7. After Mr. Powers has Claude's past investigated, what information does Emma give Claude about his father?

8. What turning point in Claude's musical career results from his successful performance with Mr. Fredericks at the music festival?

9. Why is Claude lacking in social skills?

10. What evidence shows the eccentric and flamboyant behavior of Aldo Frescobaldi, the violinist whom Claude accompanies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the setting, characterization, and point of view influence the theme of the individual vs. society in Body and Soul?

Essay Topic 2

Name a character, other than the main characters, who is important to the story. Why is the character important? Could the story have been written without this character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

What clues or hints does the author provide that help prepare you for the ending of the story? Do you think these clues are important as you read the story? Why or why not?

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