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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. Even though Peter's playing is basic and unspirited, why does Claude enjoy accompanying him?

2. How does Claude feel about Catherine?

3. What can't Emma give to the attorney of the maestro's estate?

4. What is currently in the room shown to Claude by Peter Fisk?

5. Why does Claude rush from the basement of Mr. Weisfeld's music store to Mr. Weisfeld's apartment upstairs in the middle of the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catherine Fisk tell Claude when he asks her why she invited him to the Bentley School mixer?

2. How does a chance discovery at the movies affect Claude's future?

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

4. What generalization can be made about the Fisk family's approach to fads or trends?

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

6. What do we learn about Mr. Powers when he has Claude's past investigated?

7. Why is Claude confused by Mr. Powers' reaction to Claude's choice of career?

8. How has it benefited Claude that he didn't know who his real father was and the conditions under which he was conceived?

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

10. Why does it bother Claude to play boogie-woogie on the piano at a party given by one of Lady's friends?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What distinguishing characteristics of Frank Conroy's writing style would help you to identify other works by him? Would you consider Frank Conroy's style to have individuality? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Several components of quality literature include: 1) use of descriptive words 2) use of analogies, metaphors, and similes, and other figurative language 3) an attention-grabbing beginning 4) details 5) appealing to the five senses. Is Body and Soul an example of quality literature? Why or why not? Give examples from the story using three of the five components of quality literature to explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is stronger in Body and Soul--plot development or character development? Why? Give examples from the story to explain your answer. Do you think the author does this intentionally? Why or why not?

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