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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Catherine think the drumming is?
(a) A revelation.
(b) Depressing.
(c) A lot of noise.
(d) The same as bells.

3. What happens when Catherine tries to play a piece that she hasn't finished writing for her favorite composer?
(a) His dog tries to mount her.
(b) He falls asleep in the chair.
(c) He interrupts her.
(d) His wife faints and has to be taken away.

4. What does Catherine think her father would have hated in the piece she played on the radio?
(a) The drums.
(b) The accompaniment.
(c) The speed.
(d) The length.

5. How does Catherine feel when she wakes up at four thirty the morning after her father's funeral?
(a) Angry.
(b) Confused.
(c) In a panic.
(d) Resigned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Catherine's mother notice and ask her about when she wakes her up?

3. What kind of thoughts does Catherine try to control on the ride to see Anna?

4. How does Anna get from the plane to her hometown?

5. What does Catherine tell Liz?

(see the answer key)

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