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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Catherine get to the plane?
(a) Dave drives her.
(b) Taxi.
(c) The nurse takes her.
(d) Liz drives her.

2. Why does the idea of writing a mass intrigue Catherine?
(a) It would be the longest piece she has written.
(b) It involves numerous instruments.
(c) It is like speaking to God.
(d) So few are written by women.

3. Why is Catherine leaving Dave?
(a) Because he keeps hitting her.
(b) Because she wants to start a new part of her life.
(c) Because she found out Anna is not his.
(d) Because she doesn't love him.

4. What keeps Catherine off balance and is affecting her work?
(a) Mood swings.
(b) David's inconsistent work.
(c) The tuning of the piano.
(d) Her teaching schedule.

5. What did Miss Bingham like for Catherine to watch during concerts?
(a) The violinist.
(b) The pianist.
(c) The conductor.
(d) The audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the main character of this novel?

2. What does Catherine do to ease her mind as she gets ready to hear her composition played?

3. What does the nurse put in Catherine's bath water?

4. What was Catherine's job for Christmas dinner?

5. What kind of depression does Catherine confess to her mother she has?

(see the answer key)

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